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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,231.61, 406,047.50 and 166,926.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,231.61, 406,047.50 and 166,926.34 is: 230,362.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,231.61 : 406,047.50 = 166,926.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,231.61/406,047.50 = 166,926.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,231.61x = 406,047.50 × 166,926.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,231.61x = 67,780,023,041.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,780,023,041.15/294,231.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,362.82

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