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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,737.96, 416,386.98 and 167,610.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,737.96, 416,386.98 and 167,610.60 is: 231,296.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,737.96 : 416,386.98 = 167,610.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,737.96/416,386.98 = 167,610.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,737.96x = 416,386.98 × 167,610.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,737.96x = 69,790,871,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,790,871,549.99/301,737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,296.29

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