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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,087.90, 412,729.89 and 164,951.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,087.90, 412,729.89 and 164,951.90 is: 227,627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,087.90 : 412,729.89 = 164,951.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,087.90/412,729.89 = 164,951.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,087.90x = 412,729.89 × 164,951.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,087.90x = 68,080,579,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,080,579,542.29/299,087.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,627.33

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