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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,305.52, 413,044.04 and 163,340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,305.52, 413,044.04 and 163,340.56 is: 225,411.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,305.52 : 413,044.04 = 163,340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,305.52/413,044.04 = 163,340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,305.52x = 413,044.04 × 163,340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,305.52x = 67,466,844,798.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,466,844,798.26/299,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,411.29

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