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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,544.95, 413,356.64 and 163,552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,544.95, 413,356.64 and 163,552.70 is: 225,694.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,544.95 : 413,356.64 = 163,552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,544.95/413,356.64 = 163,552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,544.95x = 413,356.64 × 163,552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,544.95x = 67,605,594,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,605,594,750.56/299,544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,694.32

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