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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,276.83, 411,622.76 and 162,310.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,276.83, 411,622.76 and 162,310.70 is: 223,989.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,276.83 : 411,622.76 = 162,310.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,276.83/411,622.76 = 162,310.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,276.83x = 411,622.76 × 162,310.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,276.83x = 66,810,779,746.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,810,779,746.37/298,276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,989.17

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