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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,170.18, 408,724.23 and 162,034.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,170.18, 408,724.23 and 162,034.18 is: 223,612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,170.18 : 408,724.23 = 162,034.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,170.18/408,724.23 = 162,034.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,170.18x = 408,724.23 × 162,034.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,170.18x = 66,227,295,454.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,227,295,454.18/296,170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,612.30

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