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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,526.89, 405,068.70 and 166,227.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,526.89, 405,068.70 and 166,227.29 is: 229,394.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,526.89 : 405,068.70 = 166,227.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,526.89/405,068.70 = 166,227.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,526.89x = 405,068.70 × 166,227.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,526.89x = 67,333,472,264.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,333,472,264.82/293,526.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,394.56

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