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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,946.12, 416,690.82 and 165,985.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,946.12, 416,690.82 and 165,985.79 is: 229,063.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,946.12 : 416,690.82 = 165,985.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,946.12/416,690.82 = 165,985.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,946.12x = 416,690.82 × 165,985.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,946.12x = 69,164,755,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,164,755,985.17/301,946.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,063.24

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