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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,635.39, 412,116.84 and 164,499.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,635.39, 412,116.84 and 164,499.39 is: 227,009.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,635.39 : 412,116.84 = 164,499.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,635.39/412,116.84 = 164,499.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,635.39x = 412,116.84 × 164,499.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,635.39x = 67,792,968,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,792,968,788.73/298,635.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,009.16

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