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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,409.50, 414,571.59 and 166,273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,409.50, 414,571.59 and 166,273.50 is: 229,461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,409.50 : 414,571.59 = 166,273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,409.50/414,571.59 = 166,273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,409.50x = 414,571.59 × 166,273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,409.50x = 68,932,269,269.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,932,269,269.87/300,409.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,461.02

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