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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,616.63, 405,177.39 and 166,293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,616.63, 405,177.39 and 166,293.14 is: 229,476.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,616.63 : 405,177.39 = 166,293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,616.63/405,177.39 = 166,293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,616.63x = 405,177.39 × 166,293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,616.63x = 67,378,218,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,378,218,414.22/293,616.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,476.85

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