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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,479.76, 413,271.24 and 165,340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,479.76, 413,271.24 and 165,340.88 is: 228,164.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,479.76 : 413,271.24 = 165,340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,479.76/413,271.24 = 165,340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,479.76x = 413,271.24 × 165,340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,479.76x = 68,330,630,500.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,330,630,500.29/299,479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,164.44

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