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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,566.80, 405,147.24 and 166,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,566.80, 405,147.24 and 166,265.04 is: 229,459.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,566.80 : 405,147.24 = 166,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,566.80/405,147.24 = 166,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,566.80x = 405,147.24 × 166,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,566.80x = 67,361,822,064.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,361,822,064.49/293,566.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,459.95

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