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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,306.48, 411,663.76 and 164,170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,306.48, 411,663.76 and 164,170.48 is: 226,555.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,306.48 : 411,663.76 = 164,170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,306.48/411,663.76 = 164,170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,306.48x = 411,663.76 × 164,170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,306.48x = 67,583,037,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,583,037,077.80/298,306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,555.71

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