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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,557.29, 405,109.06 and 166,257.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,557.29, 405,109.06 and 166,257.49 is: 229,435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,557.29 : 405,109.06 = 166,257.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,557.29/405,109.06 = 166,257.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,557.29x = 405,109.06 × 166,257.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,557.29x = 67,352,413,917.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,352,413,917.45/293,557.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,435.33

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