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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,962.39, 413,948.33 and 163,994.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,962.39, 413,948.33 and 163,994.17 is: 226,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,962.39 : 413,948.33 = 163,994.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,962.39/413,948.33 = 163,994.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,962.39x = 413,948.33 × 163,994.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,962.39x = 67,885,112,801.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,885,112,801.24/299,962.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,312.08

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