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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,711.89, 412,222.23 and 164,575.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,711.89, 412,222.23 and 164,575.89 is: 227,114.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,711.89 : 412,222.23 = 164,575.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,711.89/412,222.23 = 164,575.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,711.89x = 412,222.23 × 164,575.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,711.89x = 67,841,840,380.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,841,840,380.03/298,711.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,114.63

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