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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,150.50, 408,687.96 and 162,014.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,150.50, 408,687.96 and 162,014.50 is: 223,580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,150.50 : 408,687.96 = 162,014.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,150.50/408,687.96 = 162,014.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,150.50x = 408,687.96 × 162,014.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,150.50x = 66,213,375,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,213,375,495.42/296,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,580.16

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