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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,995.52, 409,872.48 and 162,859.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,995.52, 409,872.48 and 162,859.52 is: 224,756.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,995.52 : 409,872.48 = 162,859.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,995.52/409,872.48 = 162,859.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,995.52x = 409,872.48 × 162,859.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,995.52x = 66,751,635,354.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,751,635,354.01/296,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,756.37

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