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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,169.79, 412,854.32 and 163,204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,169.79, 412,854.32 and 163,204.29 is: 225,221.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,169.79 : 412,854.32 = 163,204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,169.79/412,854.32 = 163,204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,169.79x = 412,854.32 × 163,204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,169.79x = 67,379,594,836.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,379,594,836.94/299,169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,221.92

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