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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,969, 424,997.22 and 166,657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,969, 424,997.22 and 166,657 is: 229,986.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,969 : 424,997.22 = 166,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,969/424,997.22 = 166,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,969x = 424,997.22 × 166,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,969x = 70,828,761,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,828,761,693.54/307,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,986.66

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