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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,662, 414,926.76 and 166,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,662, 414,926.76 and 166,526 is: 229,813.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,662 : 414,926.76 = 166,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,662/414,926.76 = 166,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,662x = 414,926.76 × 166,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,662x = 69,096,093,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,096,093,635.76/300,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,813.19

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