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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,851.28, 409,639.56 and 162,689.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,851.28, 409,639.56 and 162,689.36 is: 224,502.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,851.28 : 409,639.56 = 162,689.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,851.28/409,639.56 = 162,689.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,851.28x = 409,639.56 × 162,689.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,851.28x = 66,643,997,847.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,643,997,847.08/296,851.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,502.98

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