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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,089, 411,363.90 and 162,122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,089, 411,363.90 and 162,122.94 is: 223,730.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,089 : 411,363.90 = 162,122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,089/411,363.90 = 162,122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,089x = 411,363.90 × 162,122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,089x = 66,691,524,877.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,691,524,877.87/298,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,730.24

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