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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,051.16, 412,685.40 and 163,086.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,051.16, 412,685.40 and 163,086.16 is: 225,056.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,051.16 : 412,685.40 = 163,086.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,051.16/412,685.40 = 163,086.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,051.16x = 412,685.40 × 163,086.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,051.16x = 67,303,277,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,303,277,174.06/299,051.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,056.06

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