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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,723.29, 405,358.19 and 166,399.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,723.29, 405,358.19 and 166,399.93 is: 229,643.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,723.29 : 405,358.19 = 166,399.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,723.29/405,358.19 = 166,399.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,723.29x = 405,358.19 × 166,399.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,723.29x = 67,451,574,440.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,451,574,440.93/293,723.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,643.26

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