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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,738.91, 412,254.48 and 162,773.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,738.91, 412,254.48 and 162,773.99 is: 224,625.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,738.91 : 412,254.48 = 162,773.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,738.91/412,254.48 = 162,773.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,738.91x = 412,254.48 × 162,773.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,738.91x = 67,104,306,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,104,306,700.06/298,738.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,625.26

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