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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,801.88, 405,423.72 and 166,497.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,801.88, 405,423.72 and 166,497.42 is: 229,753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,801.88 : 405,423.72 = 166,497.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,801.88/405,423.72 = 166,497.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,801.88x = 405,423.72 × 166,497.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,801.88x = 67,502,003,386.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,502,003,386.80/293,801.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,753.48

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