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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,944.62, 405,641.88 and 163,120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,944.62, 405,641.88 and 163,120.96 is: 225,105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,944.62 : 405,641.88 = 163,120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,944.62/405,641.88 = 163,120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,944.62x = 405,641.88 × 163,120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,944.62x = 66,168,692,881.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,168,692,881.80/293,944.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,105.98

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