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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,487.57, 413,289.72 and 163,521.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,487.57, 413,289.72 and 163,521.11 is: 225,657.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,487.57 : 413,289.72 = 163,521.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,487.57/413,289.72 = 163,521.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,487.57x = 413,289.72 × 163,521.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,487.57x = 67,581,591,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,581,591,699.54/299,487.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,657.42

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