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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,728.18, 405,364.92 and 166,404.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,728.18, 405,364.92 and 166,404.82 is: 229,650.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,728.18 : 405,364.92 = 166,404.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,728.18/405,364.92 = 166,404.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,728.18x = 405,364.92 × 166,404.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,728.18x = 67,454,676,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,454,676,546.91/293,728.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,650.00

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