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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,268.36, 451,477.76 and 166,393.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,268.36, 451,477.76 and 166,393.23 is: 249,355.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,268.36 : 451,477.76 = 166,393.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,268.36/451,477.76 = 166,393.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,268.36x = 451,477.76 × 166,393.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,268.36x = 75,122,841,927.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,122,841,927.60/301,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,355.24

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