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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,590.63, 405,141.51 and 166,267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,590.63, 405,141.51 and 166,267.14 is: 229,440.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,590.63 : 405,141.51 = 166,267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,590.63/405,141.51 = 166,267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,590.63x = 405,141.51 × 166,267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,590.63x = 67,361,720,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,361,720,162.98/293,590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,440.97

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