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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,726.17, 405,362.16 and 166,402.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,726.17, 405,362.16 and 166,402.81 is: 229,647.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,726.17 : 405,362.16 = 166,402.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,726.17/405,362.16 = 166,402.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,726.17x = 405,362.16 × 166,402.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,726.17x = 67,453,402,491.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,453,402,491.67/293,726.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,647.23

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