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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,226, 408,791.88 and 162,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,226, 408,791.88 and 162,090 is: 223,684.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,226 : 408,791.88 = 162,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,226/408,791.88 = 162,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,226x = 408,791.88 × 162,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,226x = 66,261,075,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,261,075,829.20/296,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,684.20

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