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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,251.33, 417,106.83 and 166,282.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,251.33, 417,106.83 and 166,282.35 is: 229,469.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,251.33 : 417,106.83 = 166,282.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,251.33/417,106.83 = 166,282.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,251.33x = 417,106.83 × 166,282.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,251.33x = 69,357,503,062.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,357,503,062.04/302,251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,469.64

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