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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,986.51, 408,514.77 and 166,964.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,986.51, 408,514.77 and 166,964.58 is: 230,441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,986.51 : 408,514.77 = 166,964.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,986.51/408,514.77 = 166,964.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,986.51x = 408,514.77 × 166,964.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,986.51x = 68,207,496,996.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,207,496,996.85/295,986.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,441.24

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