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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,782.79, 413,701.33 and 163,816.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,782.79, 413,701.33 and 163,816.74 is: 226,067.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,782.79 : 413,701.33 = 163,816.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,782.79/413,701.33 = 163,816.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,782.79x = 413,701.33 × 163,816.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,782.79x = 67,771,201,145.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,771,201,145.76/299,782.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,067.69

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