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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,592.63, 405,144.27 and 166,269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,592.63, 405,144.27 and 166,269.14 is: 229,443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,592.63 : 405,144.27 = 166,269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,592.63/405,144.27 = 166,269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,592.63x = 405,144.27 × 166,269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,592.63x = 67,362,989,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,362,989,348.83/293,592.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,443.73

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