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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,705.41, 412,201.58 and 162,740.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,705.41, 412,201.58 and 162,740.43 is: 224,575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,705.41 : 412,201.58 = 162,740.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,705.41/412,201.58 = 162,740.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,705.41x = 412,201.58 × 162,740.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,705.41x = 67,081,861,562.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,081,861,562.18/298,705.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,575.32

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