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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,028.14, 415,419.40 and 166,892.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,028.14, 415,419.40 and 166,892.14 is: 230,311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,028.14 : 415,419.40 = 166,892.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,028.14/415,419.40 = 166,892.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,028.14x = 415,419.40 × 166,892.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,028.14x = 69,330,232,663.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,330,232,663.52/301,028.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,311.47

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