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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,451.52, 411,862.86 and 164,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,451.52, 411,862.86 and 164,315.52 is: 226,755.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,451.52 : 411,862.86 = 164,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,451.52/411,862.86 = 164,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,451.52x = 411,862.86 × 164,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,451.52x = 67,675,460,009.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,675,460,009.59/298,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,755.29

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