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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,947.81, 418,048.97 and 166,974.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,947.81, 418,048.97 and 166,974.28 is: 230,414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,947.81 : 418,048.97 = 166,974.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,947.81/418,048.97 = 166,974.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,947.81x = 418,048.97 × 166,974.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,947.81x = 69,803,423,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,803,423,890.50/302,947.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,414.02

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