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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,531.76, 405,146.43 and 166,282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,531.76, 405,146.43 and 166,282.38 is: 229,510.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,531.76 : 405,146.43 = 166,282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,531.76/405,146.43 = 166,282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,531.76x = 405,146.43 × 166,282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,531.76x = 67,368,712,628.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,368,712,628.90/293,531.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,510.81

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