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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,925.59, 405,649.04 and 166,587.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,925.59, 405,649.04 and 166,587.51 is: 229,908.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,925.59 : 405,649.04 = 166,587.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,925.59/405,649.04 = 166,587.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,925.59x = 405,649.04 × 166,587.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,925.59x = 67,576,062,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,576,062,674.55/293,925.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,908.75

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