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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,768.06, 412,294.66 and 162,802.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,768.06, 412,294.66 and 162,802.99 is: 224,665.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,768.06 : 412,294.66 = 162,802.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,768.06/412,294.66 = 162,802.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,768.06x = 412,294.66 × 162,802.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,768.06x = 67,122,803,409.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,122,803,409.03/298,768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,665.26

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