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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,008.93, 416,773.16 and 166,056.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,008.93, 416,773.16 and 166,056.78 is: 229,158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,008.93 : 416,773.16 = 166,056.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,008.93/416,773.16 = 166,056.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,008.93x = 416,773.16 × 166,056.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,008.93x = 69,208,006,025.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,208,006,025.88/302,008.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,158.81

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