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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,589.63, 405,140.13 and 166,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,589.63, 405,140.13 and 166,266.14 is: 229,439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,589.63 : 405,140.13 = 166,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,589.63/405,140.13 = 166,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,589.63x = 405,140.13 × 166,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,589.63x = 67,361,083,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,361,083,548.50/293,589.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,439.59

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