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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,143.72, 412,826.12 and 163,179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,143.72, 412,826.12 and 163,179.96 is: 225,192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,143.72 : 412,826.12 = 163,179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,143.72/412,826.12 = 163,179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,143.72x = 412,826.12 × 163,179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,143.72x = 67,364,949,748.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,364,949,748.56/299,143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,192.59

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