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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,580.36, 405,150.44 and 166,253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,580.36, 405,150.44 and 166,253.22 is: 229,434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,580.36 : 405,150.44 = 166,253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,580.36/405,150.44 = 166,253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,580.36x = 405,150.44 × 166,253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,580.36x = 67,357,564,403.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,357,564,403.15/293,580.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,434.85

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