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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,849.28, 409,636.80 and 162,687.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,849.28, 409,636.80 and 162,687.36 is: 224,500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,849.28 : 409,636.80 = 162,687.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,849.28/409,636.80 = 162,687.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,849.28x = 409,636.80 × 162,687.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,849.28x = 66,642,729,550.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,642,729,550.85/296,849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,500.22

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