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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,801.41, 412,346.03 and 162,835.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,801.41, 412,346.03 and 162,835.39 is: 224,712.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,801.41 : 412,346.03 = 162,835.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,801.41/412,346.03 = 162,835.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,801.41x = 412,346.03 × 162,835.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,801.41x = 67,144,526,610.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,144,526,610.00/298,801.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,712.88

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