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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,243.94, 406,044.33 and 166,943.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,243.94, 406,044.33 and 166,943.53 is: 230,375.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,243.94 : 406,044.33 = 166,943.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,243.94/406,044.33 = 166,943.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,243.94x = 406,044.33 × 166,943.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,243.94x = 67,786,473,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,786,473,786.68/294,243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,375.09

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