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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,702.41, 412,197.44 and 162,737.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,702.41, 412,197.44 and 162,737.43 is: 224,571.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,702.41 : 412,197.44 = 162,737.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,702.41/412,197.44 = 162,737.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,702.41x = 412,197.44 × 162,737.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,702.41x = 67,079,951,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,079,951,224.49/298,702.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,571.18

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