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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,417.04, 409,055.52 and 162,281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,417.04, 409,055.52 and 162,281.04 is: 223,947.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,417.04 : 409,055.52 = 162,281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,417.04/409,055.52 = 162,281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,417.04x = 409,055.52 × 162,281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,417.04x = 66,381,955,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,381,955,203.34/296,417.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,947.84

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