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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,419.35, 447,633.68 and 166,140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,419.35, 447,633.68 and 166,140.38 is: 249,213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,419.35 : 447,633.68 = 166,140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,419.35/447,633.68 = 166,140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,419.35x = 447,633.68 × 166,140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,419.35x = 74,370,029,984.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,370,029,984.38/298,419.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,213.16

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