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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,731.42, 415,009.34 and 164,770.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,731.42, 415,009.34 and 164,770.52 is: 227,383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,731.42 : 415,009.34 = 164,770.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,731.42/415,009.34 = 164,770.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,731.42x = 415,009.34 × 164,770.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,731.42x = 68,381,304,756.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,381,304,756.66/300,731.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,383.31

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