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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,575.78, 414,794.61 and 166,439.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,575.78, 414,794.61 and 166,439.78 is: 229,686.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,575.78 : 414,794.61 = 166,439.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,575.78/414,794.61 = 166,439.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,575.78x = 414,794.61 × 166,439.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,575.78x = 69,038,323,633.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,038,323,633.59/300,575.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,686.92

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