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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,947.73, 405,652.18 and 164,914.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,947.73, 405,652.18 and 164,914.73 is: 227,584.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,947.73 : 405,652.18 = 164,914.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,947.73/405,652.18 = 164,914.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,947.73x = 405,652.18 × 164,914.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,947.73x = 66,898,022,450.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,898,022,450.76/293,947.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,584.75

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