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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,962.26, 412,567.92 and 164,826.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,962.26, 412,567.92 and 164,826.26 is: 227,460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,962.26 : 412,567.92 = 164,826.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,962.26/412,567.92 = 164,826.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,962.26x = 412,567.92 × 164,826.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,962.26x = 68,002,027,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,002,027,249.58/298,962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,460.24

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