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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,642.56, 405,265.27 and 166,322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,642.56, 405,265.27 and 166,322.44 is: 229,546.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,642.56 : 405,265.27 = 166,322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,642.56/405,265.27 = 166,322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,642.56x = 405,265.27 × 166,322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,642.56x = 67,404,707,124.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,404,707,124.69/293,642.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,546.79

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