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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,893.88, 409,713.56 and 162,757.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,893.88, 409,713.56 and 162,757.88 is: 224,605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,893.88 : 409,713.56 = 162,757.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,893.88/409,713.56 = 162,757.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,893.88x = 409,713.56 × 162,757.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,893.88x = 66,684,107,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,684,107,570.50/296,893.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,605.87

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