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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,490.66, 414,661.35 and 164,498.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,490.66, 414,661.35 and 164,498.55 is: 226,999.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,490.66 : 414,661.35 = 164,498.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,490.66/414,661.35 = 164,498.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,490.66x = 414,661.35 × 164,498.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,490.66x = 68,211,190,816.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,211,190,816.04/300,490.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,999.37

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