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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,750, 409,515.04 and 162,611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,750, 409,515.04 and 162,611.12 is: 224,403.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,750 : 409,515.04 = 162,611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,750/409,515.04 = 162,611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,750x = 409,515.04 × 162,611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,750x = 66,591,699,311.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,591,699,311.24/296,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,403.37

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