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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,126.42, 412,800.08 and 163,165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,126.42, 412,800.08 and 163,165.23 is: 225,171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,126.42 : 412,800.08 = 163,165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,126.42/412,800.08 = 163,165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,126.42x = 412,800.08 × 163,165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,126.42x = 67,354,617,117.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,354,617,117.39/299,126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,171.07

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