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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,949.68, 405,664.44 and 166,627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,949.68, 405,664.44 and 166,627.76 is: 229,954.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,949.68 : 405,664.44 = 166,627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,949.68/405,664.44 = 166,627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,949.68x = 405,664.44 × 166,627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,949.68x = 67,594,956,948.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,594,956,948.85/293,949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,954.18

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