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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,669.84, 405,251.40 and 166,342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,669.84, 405,251.40 and 166,342.88 is: 229,545.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,669.84 : 405,251.40 = 166,342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,669.84/405,251.40 = 166,342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,669.84x = 405,251.40 × 166,342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,669.84x = 67,410,685,000.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,410,685,000.03/293,669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,545.82

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