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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,111, 449,815.86 and 166,928.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,111, 449,815.86 and 166,928.28 is: 250,197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,111 : 449,815.86 = 166,928.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,111/449,815.86 = 166,928.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,111x = 449,815.86 × 166,928.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,111x = 75,086,987,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,086,987,826.52/300,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,197.39

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