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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,945.03, 416,689.31 and 165,984.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,945.03, 416,689.31 and 165,984.70 is: 229,061.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,945.03 : 416,689.31 = 165,984.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,945.03/416,689.31 = 165,984.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,945.03x = 416,689.31 × 165,984.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,945.03x = 69,164,050,113.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,164,050,113.56/301,945.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,061.73

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