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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,981.28, 405,750.51 and 166,657.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,981.28, 405,750.51 and 166,657.38 is: 230,019.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,981.28 : 405,750.51 = 166,657.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,981.28/405,750.51 = 166,657.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,981.28x = 405,750.51 × 166,657.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,981.28x = 67,621,316,930.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,621,316,930.26/293,981.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,019.13

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