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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,975.44, 405,673.84 and 166,659.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,975.44, 405,673.84 and 166,659.64 is: 229,983.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,975.44 : 405,673.84 = 166,659.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,975.44/405,673.84 = 166,659.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,975.44x = 405,673.84 × 166,659.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,975.44x = 67,609,456,131.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,609,456,131.82/293,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,983.35

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