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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,712.08, 412,218.88 and 162,751.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,712.08, 412,218.88 and 162,751.69 is: 224,595.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,712.08 : 412,218.88 = 162,751.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,712.08/412,218.88 = 162,751.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,712.08x = 412,218.88 × 162,751.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,712.08x = 67,089,319,369.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,089,319,369.91/298,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,595.27

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