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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,269.34, 414,368.13 and 164,301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,269.34, 414,368.13 and 164,301.72 is: 226,734.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,269.34 : 414,368.13 = 164,301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,269.34/414,368.13 = 164,301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,269.34x = 414,368.13 × 164,301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,269.34x = 68,081,396,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,081,396,472.18/300,269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,734.43

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