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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,804.83, 412,340.19 and 162,835.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,804.83, 412,340.19 and 162,835.99 is: 224,707.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,804.83 : 412,340.19 = 162,835.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,804.83/412,340.19 = 162,835.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,804.83x = 412,340.19 × 162,835.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,804.83x = 67,143,823,055.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,143,823,055.44/298,804.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,707.96

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