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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,281.38, 411,628.37 and 164,145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,281.38, 411,628.37 and 164,145.38 is: 226,520.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,281.38 : 411,628.37 = 164,145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,281.38/411,628.37 = 164,145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,281.38x = 411,628.37 × 164,145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,281.38x = 67,566,892,333.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,566,892,333.56/298,281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,520.65

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