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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,605.50, 414,848.63 and 166,469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,605.50, 414,848.63 and 166,469.50 is: 229,735.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,605.50 : 414,848.63 = 166,469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,605.50/414,848.63 = 166,469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,605.50x = 414,848.63 × 166,469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,605.50x = 69,059,644,011.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,059,644,011.79/300,605.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,735.13

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