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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,181.78, 412,872.84 and 163,217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,181.78, 412,872.84 and 163,217.88 is: 225,241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,181.78 : 412,872.84 = 163,217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,181.78/412,872.84 = 163,217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,181.78x = 412,872.84 × 163,217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,181.78x = 67,388,229,654.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,388,229,654.38/299,181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,241.76

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