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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,237.44, 415,708.16 and 167,101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,237.44, 415,708.16 and 167,101.44 is: 230,600.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,237.44 : 415,708.16 = 167,101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,237.44/415,708.16 = 167,101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,237.44x = 415,708.16 × 167,101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,237.44x = 69,465,432,155.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,465,432,155.75/301,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,600.26

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