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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,383.50, 409,009.23 and 162,247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,383.50, 409,009.23 and 162,247.50 is: 223,901.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,383.50 : 409,009.23 = 162,247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,383.50/409,009.23 = 162,247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,383.50x = 409,009.23 × 162,247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,383.50x = 66,360,725,044.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,360,725,044.43/296,383.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,901.55

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