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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,293.56, 693,405.78 and 166,805.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,293.56, 693,405.78 and 166,805.56 is: 250,195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,293.56 : 693,405.78 = 166,805.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,293.56/693,405.78 = 166,805.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,293.56x = 693,405.78 × 166,805.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,293.56x = 115,663,939,440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,663,939,440.14/462,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,195.87

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