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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,667.52, 412,161.12 and 164,531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,667.52, 412,161.12 and 164,531.52 is: 227,053.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,667.52 : 412,161.12 = 164,531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,667.52/412,161.12 = 164,531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,667.52x = 412,161.12 × 164,531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,667.52x = 67,813,495,558.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,813,495,558.50/298,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,053.47

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