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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,537.26, 405,154.02 and 166,287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,537.26, 405,154.02 and 166,287.88 is: 229,518.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,537.26 : 405,154.02 = 166,287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,537.26/405,154.02 = 166,287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,537.26x = 405,154.02 × 166,287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,537.26x = 67,372,203,059.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,372,203,059.28/293,537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,518.40

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