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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,609.86, 416,225.94 and 165,656.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,609.86, 416,225.94 and 165,656.03 is: 228,607.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,609.86 : 416,225.94 = 165,656.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,609.86/416,225.94 = 165,656.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,609.86x = 416,225.94 × 165,656.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,609.86x = 68,950,334,722.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,950,334,722.29/301,609.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,607.69

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