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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,237.23, 411,569.15 and 162,272.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,237.23, 411,569.15 and 162,272.13 is: 223,936.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,237.23 : 411,569.15 = 162,272.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,237.23/411,569.15 = 162,272.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,237.23x = 411,569.15 × 162,272.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,237.23x = 66,786,202,612.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,786,202,612.79/298,237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,936.50

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