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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,541, 414,759.56 and 166,405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,541, 414,759.56 and 166,405 is: 229,646.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,541 : 414,759.56 = 166,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,541/414,759.56 = 166,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,541x = 414,759.56 × 166,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,541x = 69,018,064,581.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,018,064,581.80/300,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,646.09

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