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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,026.77, 411,281.82 and 162,063.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,026.77, 411,281.82 and 162,063.41 is: 223,650.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,026.77 : 411,281.82 = 162,063.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,026.77/411,281.82 = 162,063.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,026.77x = 411,281.82 × 162,063.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,026.77x = 66,653,732,163.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,653,732,163.80/298,026.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,650.15

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