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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,598, 414,838.28 and 166,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,598, 414,838.28 and 166,462 is: 229,724.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,598 : 414,838.28 = 166,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,598/414,838.28 = 166,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,598x = 414,838.28 × 166,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,598x = 69,054,809,765.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,054,809,765.36/300,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,724.78

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