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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,418.04, 409,056.90 and 162,282.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,418.04, 409,056.90 and 162,282.04 is: 223,949.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,418.04 : 409,056.90 = 162,282.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,418.04/409,056.90 = 162,282.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,418.04x = 409,056.90 × 162,282.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,418.04x = 66,382,588,208.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,382,588,208.08/296,418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,949.22

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