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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,754.48, 412,275.88 and 162,789.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,754.48, 412,275.88 and 162,789.37 is: 224,646.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,754.48 : 412,275.88 = 162,789.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,754.48/412,275.88 = 162,789.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,754.48x = 412,275.88 × 162,789.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,754.48x = 67,114,130,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,114,130,771.40/298,754.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,646.44

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