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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,696.22, 405,287.10 and 166,372.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,696.22, 405,287.10 and 166,372.86 is: 229,586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,696.22 : 405,287.10 = 166,372.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,696.22/405,287.10 = 166,372.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,696.22x = 405,287.10 × 166,372.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,696.22x = 67,428,773,948.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,428,773,948.11/293,696.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,586.80

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