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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,414.76, 415,952.38 and 167,278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,414.76, 415,952.38 and 167,278.76 is: 230,844.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,414.76 : 415,952.38 = 167,278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,414.76/415,952.38 = 167,278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,414.76x = 415,952.38 × 167,278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,414.76x = 69,579,998,345.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,579,998,345.45/301,414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,844.70

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