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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,314.08, 413,051.40 and 165,178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,314.08, 413,051.40 and 165,178.08 is: 227,944.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,314.08 : 413,051.40 = 165,178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,314.08/413,051.40 = 165,178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,314.08x = 413,051.40 × 165,178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,314.08x = 68,227,037,193.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,227,037,193.31/299,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,944.63

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