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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,811.04, 412,353.90 and 162,844.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,811.04, 412,353.90 and 162,844.17 is: 224,722.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,811.04 : 412,353.90 = 162,844.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,811.04/412,353.90 = 162,844.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,811.04x = 412,353.90 × 162,844.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,811.04x = 67,149,428,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,149,428,591.76/298,811.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,722.05

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