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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,604.28, 412,073.88 and 164,468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,604.28, 412,073.88 and 164,468.28 is: 226,966.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,604.28 : 412,073.88 = 164,468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,604.28/412,073.88 = 164,468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,604.28x = 412,073.88 × 164,468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,604.28x = 67,773,082,276.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,773,082,276.53/298,604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,966.21

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