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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,287.44, 418,538.06 and 167,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,287.44, 418,538.06 and 167,323 is: 230,906.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,287.44 : 418,538.06 = 167,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,287.44/418,538.06 = 167,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,287.44x = 418,538.06 × 167,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,287.44x = 70,031,043,813.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,031,043,813.38/303,287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,906.51

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