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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,717.38, 414,989.99 and 166,581.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,717.38, 414,989.99 and 166,581.38 is: 229,882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,717.38 : 414,989.99 = 166,581.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,717.38/414,989.99 = 166,581.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,717.38x = 414,989.99 × 166,581.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,717.38x = 69,129,602,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,129,602,312.53/300,717.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,882.30

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