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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,613.78, 412,086.96 and 164,477.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,613.78, 412,086.96 and 164,477.78 is: 226,979.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,613.78 : 412,086.96 = 164,477.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,613.78/412,086.96 = 164,477.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,613.78x = 412,086.96 × 164,477.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,613.78x = 67,779,148,347.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,779,148,347.75/298,613.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,979.31

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