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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,909.71, 416,639.68 and 165,956.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,909.71, 416,639.68 and 165,956.23 is: 229,021.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,909.71 : 416,639.68 = 165,956.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,909.71/416,639.68 = 165,956.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,909.71x = 416,639.68 × 165,956.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,909.71x = 69,143,951,600.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,143,951,600.62/301,909.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,021.95

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