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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,422.16, 409,058.52 and 162,286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,422.16, 409,058.52 and 162,286.16 is: 223,952.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,422.16 : 409,058.52 = 162,286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,422.16/409,058.52 = 162,286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,422.16x = 409,058.52 × 162,286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,422.16x = 66,384,536,426.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,384,536,426.08/296,422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,952.68

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