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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,806.13, 412,352.46 and 164,670.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,806.13, 412,352.46 and 164,670.13 is: 227,244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,806.13 : 412,352.46 = 164,670.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,806.13/412,352.46 = 164,670.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,806.13x = 412,352.46 × 164,670.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,806.13x = 67,902,131,132.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,902,131,132.26/298,806.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,244.78

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