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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,991.28, 413,972.76 and 165,829.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,991.28, 413,972.76 and 165,829.36 is: 228,836.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,991.28 : 413,972.76 = 165,829.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,991.28/413,972.76 = 165,829.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,991.28x = 413,972.76 × 165,829.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,991.28x = 68,648,837,848.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,648,837,848.23/299,991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,836.11

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