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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,429, 415,991.46 and 167,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,429, 415,991.46 and 167,293 is: 230,875.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,429 : 415,991.46 = 167,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,429/415,991.46 = 167,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,429x = 415,991.46 × 167,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,429x = 69,592,459,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,592,459,317.78/301,429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,875.13

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