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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,813.14, 416,477.21 and 165,840.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,813.14, 416,477.21 and 165,840.06 is: 228,845.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,813.14 : 416,477.21 = 165,840.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,813.14/416,477.21 = 165,840.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,813.14x = 416,477.21 × 165,840.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,813.14x = 69,068,605,495.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,068,605,495.03/301,813.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,845.59

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