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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,774.14, 299,250.59 and 163,079.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,774.14, 299,250.59 and 163,079.64 is: 225,126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,774.14 : 299,250.59 = 163,079.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,774.14/299,250.59 = 163,079.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,774.14x = 299,250.59 × 163,079.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,774.14x = 48,801,677,671.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,801,677,671.59/216,774.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,126.85

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