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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,699.89, 405,330.60 and 164,636.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,699.89, 405,330.60 and 164,636.29 is: 227,211.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,699.89 : 405,330.60 = 164,636.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,699.89/405,330.60 = 164,636.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,699.89x = 405,330.60 × 164,636.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,699.89x = 66,732,126,207.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,732,126,207.47/293,699.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,211.96

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