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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,011.81, 416,777.13 and 166,059.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,011.81, 416,777.13 and 166,059.65 is: 229,162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,011.81 : 416,777.13 = 166,059.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,011.81/416,777.13 = 166,059.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,011.81x = 416,777.13 × 166,059.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,011.81x = 69,209,863,505.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,209,863,505.51/302,011.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,162.78

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