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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,750.82, 412,276.03 and 162,784.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,750.82, 412,276.03 and 162,784.64 is: 224,642.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,750.82 : 412,276.03 = 162,784.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,750.82/412,276.03 = 162,784.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,750.82x = 412,276.03 × 162,784.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,750.82x = 67,112,205,747.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,112,205,747.91/298,750.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,642.75

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