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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,515.08, 413,328.78 and 165,379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,515.08, 413,328.78 and 165,379.08 is: 228,222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,515.08 : 413,328.78 = 165,379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,515.08/413,328.78 = 165,379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,515.08x = 413,328.78 × 165,379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,515.08x = 68,355,933,373.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,355,933,373.92/299,515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,222.01

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