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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,725.50, 409,481.19 and 162,586.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,725.50, 409,481.19 and 162,586.62 is: 224,369.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,725.50 : 409,481.19 = 162,586.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,725.50/409,481.19 = 162,586.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,725.50x = 409,481.19 × 162,586.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,725.50x = 66,576,162,635.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,576,162,635.68/296,725.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,369.54

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