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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,771.72, 412,299.64 and 162,806.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,771.72, 412,299.64 and 162,806.84 is: 224,670.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,771.72 : 412,299.64 = 162,806.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,771.72/412,299.64 = 162,806.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,771.72x = 412,299.64 × 162,806.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,771.72x = 67,125,201,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,125,201,521.54/298,771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,670.53

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