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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,266.99, 417,128.43 and 166,298.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,266.99, 417,128.43 and 166,298.01 is: 229,491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,266.99 : 417,128.43 = 166,298.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,266.99/417,128.43 = 166,298.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,266.99x = 417,128.43 × 166,298.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,266.99x = 69,367,627,823.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,367,627,823.42/302,266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,491.24

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