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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,623.79, 405,229.10 and 164,561.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,623.79, 405,229.10 and 164,561.63 is: 227,110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,623.79 : 405,229.10 = 164,561.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,623.79/405,229.10 = 164,561.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,623.79x = 405,229.10 × 164,561.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,623.79x = 66,685,158,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,685,158,370.48/293,623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,110.89

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