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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,237.25, 411,567.41 and 164,101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,237.25, 411,567.41 and 164,101.25 is: 226,459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,237.25 : 411,567.41 = 164,101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,237.25/411,567.41 = 164,101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,237.25x = 411,567.41 × 164,101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,237.25x = 67,538,725,619.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,538,725,619.76/298,237.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,459.73

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