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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,529, 414,742.98 and 166,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,529, 414,742.98 and 166,393 is: 229,629.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,529 : 414,742.98 = 166,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,529/414,742.98 = 166,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,529x = 414,742.98 × 166,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,529x = 69,010,328,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,010,328,671.14/300,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,629.52

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