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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,558.05, 420,283.48 and 166,736.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,558.05, 420,283.48 and 166,736.65 is: 230,092.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,558.05 : 420,283.48 = 166,736.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,558.05/420,283.48 = 166,736.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,558.05x = 420,283.48 × 166,736.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,558.05x = 70,076,659,505.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,076,659,505.54/304,558.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,092.95

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