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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,253.12, 412,969.08 and 165,117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,253.12, 412,969.08 and 165,117.12 is: 227,861.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,253.12 : 412,969.08 = 165,117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,253.12/412,969.08 = 165,117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,253.12x = 412,969.08 × 165,117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,253.12x = 68,188,265,138.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,188,265,138.65/299,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,861.50

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