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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,245.75, 412,967.78 and 165,118.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,245.75, 412,967.78 and 165,118.39 is: 227,868.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,245.75 : 412,967.78 = 165,118.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,245.75/412,967.78 = 165,118.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,245.75x = 412,967.78 × 165,118.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,245.75x = 68,188,574,955.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,188,574,955.47/299,245.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,868.15

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