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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,047.36, 414,064.32 and 165,911.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,047.36, 414,064.32 and 165,911.36 is: 228,957.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,047.36 : 414,064.32 = 165,911.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,047.36/414,064.32 = 165,911.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,047.36x = 414,064.32 × 165,911.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,047.36x = 68,697,974,458.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,697,974,458.68/300,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,957.10

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