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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,317, 424,097.46 and 166,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,317, 424,097.46 and 166,005 is: 229,086.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,317 : 424,097.46 = 166,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,317/424,097.46 = 166,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,317x = 424,097.46 × 166,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,317x = 70,402,298,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,402,298,847.30/307,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,086.90

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