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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,463.16, 409,115.10 and 162,327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,463.16, 409,115.10 and 162,327.16 is: 224,009.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,463.16 : 409,115.10 = 162,327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,463.16/409,115.10 = 162,327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,463.16x = 409,115.10 × 162,327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,463.16x = 66,410,492,296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,410,492,296.12/296,463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,009.26

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