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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,158.52, 414,219.60 and 166,022.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,158.52, 414,219.60 and 166,022.52 is: 229,111.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,158.52 : 414,219.60 = 166,022.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,158.52/414,219.60 = 166,022.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,158.52x = 414,219.60 × 166,022.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,158.52x = 68,769,781,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,769,781,825.39/300,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,111.54

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