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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,363.56, 413,118.48 and 163,396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,363.56, 413,118.48 and 163,396.44 is: 225,485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,363.56 : 413,118.48 = 163,396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,363.56/413,118.48 = 163,396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,363.56x = 413,118.48 × 163,396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,363.56x = 67,502,088,930.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,502,088,930.21/299,363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,485.32

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