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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,834.59, 412,389.13 and 162,868.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,834.59, 412,389.13 and 162,868.52 is: 224,757.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,834.59 : 412,389.13 = 162,868.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,834.59/412,389.13 = 162,868.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,834.59x = 412,389.13 × 162,868.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,834.59x = 67,165,205,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,165,205,205.24/298,834.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,757.13

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