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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,268.08, 449,684.46 and 166,817.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,268.08, 449,684.46 and 166,817.34 is: 249,827.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,268.08 : 449,684.46 = 166,817.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,268.08/449,684.46 = 166,817.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,268.08x = 449,684.46 × 166,817.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,268.08x = 75,015,165,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,015,165,456.54/300,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,827.31

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