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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,354.07, 408,975.09 and 162,218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,354.07, 408,975.09 and 162,218.07 is: 223,864.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,354.07 : 408,975.09 = 162,218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,354.07/408,975.09 = 162,218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,354.07x = 408,975.09 × 162,218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,354.07x = 66,343,149,777.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,343,149,777.88/296,354.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,864.48

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