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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,266.86, 451,475.51 and 166,391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,266.86, 451,475.51 and 166,391.73 is: 249,352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,266.86 : 451,475.51 = 166,391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,266.86/451,475.51 = 166,391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,266.86x = 451,475.51 × 166,391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,266.86x = 75,121,790,329.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,121,790,329.57/301,266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,352.99

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