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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,924.43, 405,647.44 and 166,586.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,924.43, 405,647.44 and 166,586.36 is: 229,907.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,924.43 : 405,647.44 = 166,586.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,924.43/405,647.44 = 166,586.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,924.43x = 405,647.44 × 166,586.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,924.43x = 67,575,330,472.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,575,330,472.92/293,924.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,907.16

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