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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,492.16, 409,155.12 and 162,356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,492.16, 409,155.12 and 162,356.16 is: 224,049.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,492.16 : 409,155.12 = 162,356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,492.16/409,155.12 = 162,356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,492.16x = 409,155.12 × 162,356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,492.16x = 66,428,854,127.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,428,854,127.54/296,492.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,049.28

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