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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,752, 412,286.40 and 164,624.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,752, 412,286.40 and 164,624.64 is: 227,186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,752 : 412,286.40 = 164,624.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,752/412,286.40 = 164,624.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,752x = 412,286.40 × 164,624.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,752x = 67,872,500,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,872,500,176.90/298,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,186.76

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