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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,170.02, 416,965.69 and 166,201.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,170.02, 416,965.69 and 166,201.80 is: 229,342.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,170.02 : 416,965.69 = 166,201.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,170.02/416,965.69 = 166,201.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,170.02x = 416,965.69 × 166,201.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,170.02x = 69,300,445,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,300,445,300.40/302,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,342.56

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