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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,224.93, 406,018.45 and 166,897.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,224.93, 406,018.45 and 166,897.79 is: 230,312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,224.93 : 406,018.45 = 166,897.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,224.93/406,018.45 = 166,897.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,224.93x = 406,018.45 × 166,897.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,224.93x = 67,763,582,004.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,763,582,004.23/294,224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,312.17

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