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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,563.36, 405,117.41 and 166,263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,563.36, 405,117.41 and 166,263.56 is: 229,443.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,563.36 : 405,117.41 = 166,263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,563.36/405,117.41 = 166,263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,563.36x = 405,117.41 × 166,263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,563.36x = 67,356,262,804.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,356,262,804.58/293,563.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,443.70

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