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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,768.12, 409,538.58 and 162,632.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,768.12, 409,538.58 and 162,632.12 is: 224,431.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,768.12 : 409,538.58 = 162,632.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,768.12/409,538.58 = 162,632.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,768.12x = 409,538.58 × 162,632.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,768.12x = 66,604,127,487.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,604,127,487.19/296,768.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,431.54

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