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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,486.08, 413,287.65 and 163,519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,486.08, 413,287.65 and 163,519.60 is: 225,655.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,486.08 : 413,287.65 = 163,519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,486.08/413,287.65 = 163,519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,486.08x = 413,287.65 × 163,519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,486.08x = 67,580,632,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,580,632,806.85/299,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,655.34

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