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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,725.98, 412,236.15 and 162,758.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,725.98, 412,236.15 and 162,758.30 is: 224,603.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,725.98 : 412,236.15 = 162,758.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,725.98/412,236.15 = 162,758.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,725.98x = 412,236.15 × 162,758.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,725.98x = 67,094,854,972.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,094,854,972.55/298,725.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,603.35

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