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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,437.10, 413,223.28 and 165,301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,437.10, 413,223.28 and 165,301.10 is: 228,115.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,437.10 : 413,223.28 = 165,301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,437.10/413,223.28 = 165,301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,437.10x = 413,223.28 × 165,301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,437.10x = 68,306,260,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,306,260,250.24/299,437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,115.56

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