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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,758.72, 412,267.68 and 164,622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,758.72, 412,267.68 and 164,622.72 is: 227,168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,758.72 : 412,267.68 = 164,622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,758.72/412,267.68 = 164,622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,758.72x = 412,267.68 × 164,622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,758.72x = 67,868,626,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,868,626,849.69/298,758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,168.69

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