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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,149.61, 412,818.93 and 163,186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,149.61, 412,818.93 and 163,186.65 is: 225,193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,149.61 : 412,818.93 = 163,186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,149.61/412,818.93 = 163,186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,149.61x = 412,818.93 × 163,186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,149.61x = 67,366,538,243.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,366,538,243.28/299,149.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,193.47

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