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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,621.50, 412,097.67 and 164,485.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,621.50, 412,097.67 and 164,485.50 is: 226,989.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,621.50 : 412,097.67 = 164,485.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,621.50/412,097.67 = 164,485.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,621.50x = 412,097.67 × 164,485.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,621.50x = 67,784,091,298.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,784,091,298.79/298,621.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,989.99

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