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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,508.88, 416,087.73 and 165,555.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,508.88, 416,087.73 and 165,555.65 is: 228,469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,508.88 : 416,087.73 = 165,555.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,508.88/416,087.73 = 165,555.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,508.88x = 416,087.73 × 165,555.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,508.88x = 68,885,672,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,885,672,516.74/301,508.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,469.80

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