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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,466.16, 409,119.24 and 162,330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,466.16, 409,119.24 and 162,330.16 is: 224,013.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,466.16 : 409,119.24 = 162,330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,466.16/409,119.24 = 162,330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,466.16x = 409,119.24 × 162,330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,466.16x = 66,412,391,688.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,412,391,688.28/296,466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,013.40

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