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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,836.83, 412,409.42 and 168,055.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,836.83, 412,409.42 and 168,055.65 is: 231,925.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,836.83 : 412,409.42 = 168,055.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,836.83/412,409.42 = 168,055.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,836.83x = 412,409.42 × 168,055.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,836.83x = 69,307,732,303.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,307,732,303.94/298,836.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,925.01

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