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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,241.96, 412,925.22 and 165,097.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,241.96, 412,925.22 and 165,097.32 is: 227,818.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,241.96 : 412,925.22 = 165,097.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,241.96/412,925.22 = 165,097.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,241.96x = 412,925.22 × 165,097.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,241.96x = 68,172,847,182.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,172,847,182.41/299,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,818.48

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