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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,704.78, 412,212.39 and 164,568.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,704.78, 412,212.39 and 164,568.78 is: 227,104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,704.78 : 412,212.39 = 164,568.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,704.78/412,212.39 = 164,568.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,704.78x = 412,212.39 × 164,568.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,704.78x = 67,837,290,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,837,290,123.18/298,704.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,104.80

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