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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,638.51, 405,249.56 and 164,598.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,638.51, 405,249.56 and 164,598.90 is: 227,162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,638.51 : 405,249.56 = 164,598.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,638.51/405,249.56 = 164,598.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,638.51x = 405,249.56 × 164,598.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,638.51x = 66,703,631,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,703,631,801.48/293,638.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,162.41

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