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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,541.08, 414,745.74 and 166,405.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,541.08, 414,745.74 and 166,405.08 is: 229,638.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,541.08 : 414,745.74 = 166,405.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,541.08/414,745.74 = 166,405.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,541.08x = 414,745.74 × 166,405.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,541.08x = 69,015,798,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,015,798,044.36/300,541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,638.48

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