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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,675.76, 409,409.40 and 162,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,675.76, 409,409.40 and 162,539.44 is: 224,302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,675.76 : 409,409.40 = 162,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,675.76/409,409.40 = 162,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,675.76x = 409,409.40 × 162,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,675.76x = 66,545,174,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,545,174,606.74/296,675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,302.70

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