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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,300.96, 411,650.97 and 164,164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,300.96, 411,650.97 and 164,164.96 is: 226,545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,300.96 : 411,650.97 = 164,164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,300.96/411,650.97 = 164,164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,300.96x = 411,650.97 × 164,164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,300.96x = 67,578,665,024.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,578,665,024.01/298,300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,545.25

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