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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,771.56, 412,299.50 and 162,806.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,771.56, 412,299.50 and 162,806.49 is: 224,670.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,771.56 : 412,299.50 = 162,806.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,771.56/412,299.50 = 162,806.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,771.56x = 412,299.50 × 162,806.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,771.56x = 67,125,033,609.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,125,033,609.72/298,771.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,670.09

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