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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,611.24, 405,188.85 and 166,313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,611.24, 405,188.85 and 166,313.26 is: 229,515.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,611.24 : 405,188.85 = 166,313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,611.24/405,188.85 = 166,313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,611.24x = 405,188.85 × 166,313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,611.24x = 67,388,278,559.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,388,278,559.15/293,611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,515.32

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