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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,621.64, 405,205.38 and 166,295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,621.64, 405,205.38 and 166,295.40 is: 229,491.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,621.64 : 405,205.38 = 166,295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,621.64/405,205.38 = 166,295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,621.64x = 405,205.38 × 166,295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,621.64x = 67,383,790,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,383,790,749.25/293,621.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,491.91

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