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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,407, 409,041.68 and 162,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,407, 409,041.68 and 162,271 is: 223,933.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,407 : 409,041.68 = 162,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,407/409,041.68 = 162,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,407x = 409,041.68 × 162,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,407x = 66,375,602,455.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,375,602,455.28/296,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,933.99

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