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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,423.16, 409,059.90 and 162,287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,423.16, 409,059.90 and 162,287.16 is: 223,954.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,423.16 : 409,059.90 = 162,287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,423.16/409,059.90 = 162,287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,423.16x = 409,059.90 × 162,287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,423.16x = 66,385,169,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,385,169,440.88/296,423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,954.06

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