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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,594.64, 405,147.02 and 166,271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,594.64, 405,147.02 and 166,271.14 is: 229,446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,594.64 : 405,147.02 = 166,271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,594.64/405,147.02 = 166,271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,594.64x = 405,147.02 × 166,271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,594.64x = 67,364,256,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,364,256,883.00/293,594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,446.48

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