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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,156, 414,228.24 and 166,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,156, 414,228.24 and 166,020 is: 229,114.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,156 : 414,228.24 = 166,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,156/414,228.24 = 166,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,156x = 414,228.24 × 166,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,156x = 68,770,172,404.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,770,172,404.80/300,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,114.77

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