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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,041.77, 412,687.56 and 163,083.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,041.77, 412,687.56 and 163,083.13 is: 225,060.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,041.77 : 412,687.56 = 163,083.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,041.77/412,687.56 = 163,083.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,041.77x = 412,687.56 × 163,083.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,041.77x = 67,302,378,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,302,378,996.86/299,041.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,060.13

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