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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,705.14, 412,212.87 and 164,569.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,705.14, 412,212.87 and 164,569.14 is: 227,105.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,705.14 : 412,212.87 = 164,569.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,705.14/412,212.87 = 164,569.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,705.14x = 412,212.87 × 164,569.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,705.14x = 67,837,517,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,837,517,512.83/298,705.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,105.29

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