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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,834.84, 412,389.48 and 162,868.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,834.84, 412,389.48 and 162,868.77 is: 224,757.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,834.84 : 412,389.48 = 162,868.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,834.84/412,389.48 = 162,868.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,834.84x = 412,389.48 × 162,868.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,834.84x = 67,165,364,492.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,165,364,492.25/298,834.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,757.48

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