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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,395.46, 413,167.29 and 165,259.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,395.46, 413,167.29 and 165,259.46 is: 228,058.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,395.46 : 413,167.29 = 165,259.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,395.46/413,167.29 = 165,259.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,395.46x = 413,167.29 × 165,259.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,395.46x = 68,279,803,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,279,803,235.06/299,395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,058.91

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