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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,140.50, 408,675.51 and 162,004.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,140.50, 408,675.51 and 162,004.50 is: 223,567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,140.50 : 408,675.51 = 162,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,140.50/408,675.51 = 162,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,140.50x = 408,675.51 × 162,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,140.50x = 66,207,271,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,207,271,659.80/296,140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,567.10

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