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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,737.64, 409,484.58 and 162,598.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,737.64, 409,484.58 and 162,598.76 is: 224,378.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,737.64 : 409,484.58 = 162,598.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,737.64/409,484.58 = 162,598.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,737.64x = 409,484.58 × 162,598.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,737.64x = 66,581,684,947.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,581,684,947.12/296,737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,378.97

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