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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,600.96, 409,319.52 and 162,464.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,600.96, 409,319.52 and 162,464.96 is: 224,207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,600.96 : 409,319.52 = 162,464.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,600.96/409,319.52 = 162,464.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,600.96x = 409,319.52 × 162,464.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,600.96x = 66,500,079,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,500,079,444.02/296,600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,207.23

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