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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,283.81, 411,631.73 and 164,147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,283.81, 411,631.73 and 164,147.81 is: 226,524.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,283.81 : 411,631.73 = 164,147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,283.81/411,631.73 = 164,147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,283.81x = 411,631.73 × 164,147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,283.81x = 67,568,447,829.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,568,447,829.91/298,283.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,524.02

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