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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,287.95, 411,637.43 and 164,151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,287.95, 411,637.43 and 164,151.95 is: 226,529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,287.95 : 411,637.43 = 164,151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,287.95/411,637.43 = 164,151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,287.95x = 411,637.43 × 164,151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,287.95x = 67,571,083,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,571,083,948.54/298,287.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,529.72

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