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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,572.28, 414,789.78 and 166,436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,572.28, 414,789.78 and 166,436.28 is: 229,682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,572.28 : 414,789.78 = 166,436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,572.28/414,789.78 = 166,436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,572.28x = 414,789.78 × 166,436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,572.28x = 69,036,067,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,036,067,965.22/300,572.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,682.09

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