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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,991.08, 412,606.02 and 164,855.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,991.08, 412,606.02 and 164,855.08 is: 227,499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,991.08 : 412,606.02 = 164,855.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,991.08/412,606.02 = 164,855.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,991.08x = 412,606.02 × 164,855.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,991.08x = 68,020,198,435.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,020,198,435.58/298,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,499.09

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