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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,579.61, 405,149.40 and 166,252.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,579.61, 405,149.40 and 166,252.47 is: 229,433.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,579.61 : 405,149.40 = 166,252.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,579.61/405,149.40 = 166,252.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,579.61x = 405,149.40 × 166,252.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,579.61x = 67,357,088,469.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,357,088,469.02/293,579.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,433.81

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