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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,982.50, 425,015.85 and 166,670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,982.50, 425,015.85 and 166,670.50 is: 230,005.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,982.50 : 425,015.85 = 166,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,982.50/425,015.85 = 166,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,982.50x = 425,015.85 × 166,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,982.50x = 70,837,604,227.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,837,604,227.43/307,982.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,005.29

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