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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,739.33, 412,255.08 and 162,774.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,739.33, 412,255.08 and 162,774.39 is: 224,625.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,739.33 : 412,255.08 = 162,774.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,739.33/412,255.08 = 162,774.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,739.33x = 412,255.08 × 162,774.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,739.33x = 67,104,569,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,104,569,171.40/298,739.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,625.83

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