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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,593.11, 413,437.83 and 163,627.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,593.11, 413,437.83 and 163,627.06 is: 225,804.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,593.11 : 413,437.83 = 163,627.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,593.11/413,437.83 = 163,627.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,593.11x = 413,437.83 × 163,627.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,593.11x = 67,649,616,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,649,616,615.68/299,593.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,804.98

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