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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,723.17, 405,358.02 and 166,399.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,723.17, 405,358.02 and 166,399.81 is: 229,643.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,723.17 : 405,358.02 = 166,399.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,723.17/405,358.02 = 166,399.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,723.17x = 405,358.02 × 166,399.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,723.17x = 67,451,497,509.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,451,497,509.98/293,723.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,643.09

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