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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,240, 425,371.68 and 166,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,240, 425,371.68 and 166,928 is: 230,360.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,240 : 425,371.68 = 166,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,240/425,371.68 = 166,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,240x = 425,371.68 × 166,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,240x = 71,006,443,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,006,443,799.04/308,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,360.90

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