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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,545.70, 413,370.97 and 163,579.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,545.70, 413,370.97 and 163,579.66 is: 225,738.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,545.70 : 413,370.97 = 163,579.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,545.70/413,370.97 = 163,579.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,545.70x = 413,370.97 × 163,579.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,545.70x = 67,619,081,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,619,081,284.09/299,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,738.79

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