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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,856.98, 413,809.26 and 163,899.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,856.98, 413,809.26 and 163,899.89 is: 226,185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,856.98 : 413,809.26 = 163,899.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,856.98/413,809.26 = 163,899.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,856.98x = 413,809.26 × 163,899.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,856.98x = 67,823,292,194.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,823,292,194.98/299,856.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,185.47

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