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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,968.35, 416,724.29 and 164,156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,968.35, 416,724.29 and 164,156.55 is: 226,540.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,968.35 : 416,724.29 = 164,156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,968.35/416,724.29 = 164,156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,968.35x = 416,724.29 × 164,156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,968.35x = 68,408,020,074.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,408,020,074.37/301,968.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,540.37

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