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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,955.40, 416,689.38 and 165,989.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,955.40, 416,689.38 and 165,989.16 is: 229,060.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,955.40 : 416,689.38 = 165,989.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,955.40/416,689.38 = 165,989.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,955.40x = 416,689.38 × 165,989.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,955.40x = 69,165,920,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,165,920,167.12/301,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,060.05

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