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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,160.18, 408,710.43 and 162,024.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,160.18, 408,710.43 and 162,024.18 is: 223,598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,160.18 : 408,710.43 = 162,024.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,160.18/408,710.43 = 162,024.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,160.18x = 408,710.43 × 162,024.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,160.18x = 66,220,972,278.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,220,972,278.20/296,160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,598.50

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