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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,237.61, 415,712.14 and 165,269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,237.61, 415,712.14 and 165,269.08 is: 228,073.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,237.61 : 415,712.14 = 165,269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,237.61/415,712.14 = 165,269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,237.61x = 415,712.14 × 165,269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,237.61x = 68,704,363,965.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,704,363,965.88/301,237.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,073.66

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