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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,382.75, 414,529.41 and 166,246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,382.75, 414,529.41 and 166,246.75 is: 229,421.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,382.75 : 414,529.41 = 166,246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,382.75/414,529.41 = 166,246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,382.75x = 414,529.41 × 166,246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,382.75x = 68,914,167,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,914,167,191.92/300,382.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,421.19

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