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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,766.12, 409,535.82 and 162,630.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,766.12, 409,535.82 and 162,630.12 is: 224,428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,766.12 : 409,535.82 = 162,630.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,766.12/409,535.82 = 162,630.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,766.12x = 409,535.82 × 162,630.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,766.12x = 66,602,859,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,602,859,550.90/296,766.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,428.78

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