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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,955, 424,979.18 and 166,643

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,955, 424,979.18 and 166,643 is: 229,968.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,955 : 424,979.18 = 166,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,955/424,979.18 = 166,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,955x = 424,979.18 × 166,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,955x = 70,819,805,492.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,819,805,492.74/307,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,968.03

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