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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,756.43, 412,280.14 and 162,786.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,756.43, 412,280.14 and 162,786.86 is: 224,643.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,756.43 : 412,280.14 = 162,786.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,756.43/412,280.14 = 162,786.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,756.43x = 412,280.14 × 162,786.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,756.43x = 67,113,788,617.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,113,788,617.03/298,756.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,643.83

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