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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,554.96, 412,004.04 and 164,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,554.96, 412,004.04 and 164,418 is: 226,895.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,554.96 : 412,004.04 = 164,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,554.96/412,004.04 = 164,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,554.96x = 412,004.04 × 164,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,554.96x = 67,740,880,248.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,740,880,248.72/298,554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,895.85

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