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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,555.94, 416,154.42 and 163,740.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,555.94, 416,154.42 and 163,740.67 is: 225,966.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,555.94 : 416,154.42 = 163,740.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,555.94/416,154.42 = 163,740.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,555.94x = 416,154.42 × 163,740.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,555.94x = 68,141,403,554.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,141,403,554.26/301,555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,966.05

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