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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,357.28, 408,957.36 and 162,195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,357.28, 408,957.36 and 162,195.36 is: 223,821.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,357.28 : 408,957.36 = 162,195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,357.28/408,957.36 = 162,195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,357.28x = 408,957.36 × 162,195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,357.28x = 66,330,986,229.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,330,986,229.85/296,357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,821.01

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