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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,052.50, 425,113.73 and 166,740.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,052.50, 425,113.73 and 166,740.50 is: 230,102.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,052.50 : 425,113.73 = 166,740.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,052.50/425,113.73 = 166,740.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,052.50x = 425,113.73 × 166,740.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,052.50x = 70,883,675,897.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,883,675,897.07/308,052.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,102.58

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