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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,675.13, 405,258.12 and 166,351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,675.13, 405,258.12 and 166,351.77 is: 229,557.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,675.13 : 405,258.12 = 166,351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,675.13/405,258.12 = 166,351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,675.13x = 405,258.12 × 166,351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,675.13x = 67,415,405,568.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,415,405,568.87/293,675.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,557.76

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