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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,548.82, 405,097.34 and 166,224.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,548.82, 405,097.34 and 166,224.38 is: 229,389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,548.82 : 405,097.34 = 166,224.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,548.82/405,097.34 = 166,224.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,548.82x = 405,097.34 × 166,224.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,548.82x = 67,337,051,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,337,051,324.54/293,548.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,389.62

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