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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,137.40, 450,060.30 and 166,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,137.40, 450,060.30 and 166,876.20 is: 250,233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,137.40 : 450,060.30 = 166,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,137.40/450,060.30 = 166,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,137.40x = 450,060.30 × 166,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,137.40x = 75,104,352,634.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,104,352,634.86/300,137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,233.24

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