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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,316, 408,918.96 and 162,182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,316, 408,918.96 and 162,182.88 is: 223,813.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,316 : 408,918.96 = 162,182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,316/408,918.96 = 162,182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,316x = 408,918.96 × 162,182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,316x = 66,319,654,619.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,319,654,619.40/296,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,813.95

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