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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,309.12, 414,439.20 and 166,173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,309.12, 414,439.20 and 166,173.12 is: 229,325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,309.12 : 414,439.20 = 166,173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,309.12/414,439.20 = 166,173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,309.12x = 414,439.20 × 166,173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,309.12x = 68,868,654,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,868,654,914.30/300,309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,325.89

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