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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,628.98, 405,241.61 and 164,602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,628.98, 405,241.61 and 164,602.30 is: 227,170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,628.98 : 405,241.61 = 164,602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,628.98/405,241.61 = 164,602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,628.98x = 405,241.61 × 164,602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,628.98x = 66,703,701,663.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,703,701,663.30/293,628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,170.02

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