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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,617.63, 405,178.77 and 166,294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,617.63, 405,178.77 and 166,294.14 is: 229,478.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,617.63 : 405,178.77 = 166,294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,617.63/405,178.77 = 166,294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,617.63x = 405,178.77 × 166,294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,617.63x = 67,378,855,103.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,378,855,103.41/293,617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,478.23

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