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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,731.24, 413,624.22 and 163,762.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,731.24, 413,624.22 and 163,762.26 is: 225,989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,731.24 : 413,624.22 = 163,762.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,731.24/413,624.22 = 163,762.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,731.24x = 413,624.22 × 163,762.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,731.24x = 67,736,037,057.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,736,037,057.94/299,731.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,989.25

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