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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,581.06, 409,281.96 and 162,445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,581.06, 409,281.96 and 162,445.06 is: 224,174.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,581.06 : 409,281.96 = 162,445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,581.06/409,281.96 = 162,445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,581.06x = 409,281.96 × 162,445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,581.06x = 66,485,832,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,485,832,549.12/296,581.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,174.24

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