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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,489.16, 409,150.98 and 162,353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,489.16, 409,150.98 and 162,353.16 is: 224,045.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,489.16 : 409,150.98 = 162,353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,489.16/409,150.98 = 162,353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,489.16x = 409,150.98 × 162,353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,489.16x = 66,426,954,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,426,954,520.10/296,489.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,045.14

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