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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,580.06, 409,280.58 and 162,444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,580.06, 409,280.58 and 162,444.06 is: 224,172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,580.06 : 409,280.58 = 162,444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,580.06/409,280.58 = 162,444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,580.06x = 409,280.58 × 162,444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,580.06x = 66,485,199,094.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,485,199,094.35/296,580.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,172.86

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