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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,721.50, 414,995.67 and 166,585.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,721.50, 414,995.67 and 166,585.50 is: 229,887.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,721.50 : 414,995.67 = 166,585.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,721.50/414,995.67 = 166,585.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,721.50x = 414,995.67 × 166,585.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,721.50x = 69,132,261,184.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,132,261,184.79/300,721.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,887.99

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