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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,241.93, 406,041.58 and 166,941.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,241.93, 406,041.58 and 166,941.52 is: 230,372.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,241.93 : 406,041.58 = 166,941.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,241.93/406,041.58 = 166,941.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,241.93x = 406,041.58 × 166,941.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,241.93x = 67,785,198,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,785,198,548.40/294,241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,372.33

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