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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,151.50, 408,689.34 and 162,015.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,151.50, 408,689.34 and 162,015.50 is: 223,581.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,151.50 : 408,689.34 = 162,015.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,151.50/408,689.34 = 162,015.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,151.50x = 408,689.34 × 162,015.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,151.50x = 66,214,007,764.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,214,007,764.77/296,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,581.54

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