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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,739.72, 405,359.82 and 166,439.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,739.72, 405,359.82 and 166,439.58 is: 229,686.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,739.72 : 405,359.82 = 166,439.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,739.72/405,359.82 = 166,439.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,739.72x = 405,359.82 × 166,439.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,739.72x = 67,467,918,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,467,918,189.68/293,739.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,686.06

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