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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,242.40, 414,331.44 and 166,107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,242.40, 414,331.44 and 166,107.36 is: 229,226.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,242.40 : 414,331.44 = 166,107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,242.40/414,331.44 = 166,107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,242.40x = 414,331.44 × 166,107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,242.40x = 68,823,501,663.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,823,501,663.40/300,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,226.46

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