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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,986.60, 409,834.02 and 162,850.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,986.60, 409,834.02 and 162,850.60 is: 224,729.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,986.60 : 409,834.02 = 162,850.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,986.60/409,834.02 = 162,850.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,986.60x = 409,834.02 × 162,850.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,986.60x = 66,741,716,057.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,741,716,057.41/296,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,729.72

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