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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,719.50, 409,472.91 and 162,580.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,719.50, 409,472.91 and 162,580.62 is: 224,361.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,719.50 : 409,472.91 = 162,580.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,719.50/409,472.91 = 162,580.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,719.50x = 409,472.91 × 162,580.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,719.50x = 66,572,359,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,572,359,581.00/296,719.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,361.26

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