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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,730.76, 405,347.03 and 166,406.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,730.76, 405,347.03 and 166,406.05 is: 229,639.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,730.76 : 405,347.03 = 166,406.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,730.76/405,347.03 = 166,406.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,730.76x = 405,347.03 × 166,406.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,730.76x = 67,452,196,114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,452,196,114.80/293,730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,639.54

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