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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,086.46, 412,727.91 and 164,950.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,086.46, 412,727.91 and 164,950.46 is: 227,625.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,086.46 : 412,727.91 = 164,950.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,086.46/412,727.91 = 164,950.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,086.46x = 412,727.91 × 164,950.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,086.46x = 68,079,658,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,079,658,609.34/299,086.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,625.34

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