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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,565.28, 405,120.12 and 166,265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,565.28, 405,120.12 and 166,265.48 is: 229,446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,565.28 : 405,120.12 = 166,265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,565.28/405,120.12 = 166,265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,565.28x = 405,120.12 × 166,265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,565.28x = 67,357,491,209.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,357,491,209.46/293,565.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,446.38

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