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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,224.92, 411,554.61 and 162,258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,224.92, 411,554.61 and 162,258.96 is: 223,919.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,224.92 : 411,554.61 = 162,258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,224.92/411,554.61 = 162,258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,224.92x = 411,554.61 × 162,258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,224.92x = 66,778,423,001.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,778,423,001.81/298,224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,919.66

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