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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,714.60, 448,988.70 and 166,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,714.60, 448,988.70 and 166,356.20 is: 249,210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,714.60 : 448,988.70 = 166,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,714.60/448,988.70 = 166,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,714.60x = 448,988.70 × 166,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,714.60x = 74,692,053,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,692,053,974.94/299,714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,210.60

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