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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,952.89, 416,704.31 and 165,997.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,952.89, 416,704.31 and 165,997.23 is: 229,081.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,952.89 : 416,704.31 = 165,997.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,952.89/416,704.31 = 165,997.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,952.89x = 416,704.31 × 165,997.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,952.89x = 69,171,761,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,171,761,189.06/301,952.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,081.30

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