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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,727.64, 414,997.80 and 164,754.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,727.64, 414,997.80 and 164,754.97 is: 227,358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,727.64 : 414,997.80 = 164,754.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,727.64/414,997.80 = 164,754.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,727.64x = 414,997.80 × 164,754.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,727.64x = 68,372,948,433.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,372,948,433.74/300,727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,358.38

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