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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,420.16, 409,055.76 and 162,284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,420.16, 409,055.76 and 162,284.16 is: 223,949.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,420.16 : 409,055.76 = 162,284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,420.16/409,055.76 = 162,284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,420.16x = 409,055.76 × 162,284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,420.16x = 66,383,270,404.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,383,270,404.76/296,420.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,949.92

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