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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,264.10, 412,983.33 and 163,296.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,264.10, 412,983.33 and 163,296.86 is: 225,349.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,264.10 : 412,983.33 = 163,296.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,264.10/412,983.33 = 163,296.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,264.10x = 412,983.33 × 163,296.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,264.10x = 67,438,878,344.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,438,878,344.06/299,264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,349.04

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