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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,828.52, 409,623.32 and 162,692.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,828.52, 409,623.32 and 162,692.52 is: 224,515.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,828.52 : 409,623.32 = 162,692.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,828.52/409,623.32 = 162,692.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,828.52x = 409,623.32 × 162,692.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,828.52x = 66,642,650,181.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,642,650,181.57/296,828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,515.66

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