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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,421.04, 409,061.04 and 162,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,421.04, 409,061.04 and 162,285.04 is: 223,953.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,421.04 : 409,061.04 = 162,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,421.04/409,061.04 = 162,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,421.04x = 409,061.04 × 162,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,421.04x = 66,384,487,238.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,384,487,238.84/296,421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,953.36

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