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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,301.17, 413,044.33 and 163,343.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,301.17, 413,044.33 and 163,343.87 is: 225,419.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,301.17 : 413,044.33 = 163,343.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,301.17/413,044.33 = 163,343.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,301.17x = 413,044.33 × 163,343.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,301.17x = 67,468,256,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,468,256,870.18/299,301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,419.29

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