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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,860.83, 412,422.87 and 162,895.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,860.83, 412,422.87 and 162,895.98 is: 224,793.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,860.83 : 412,422.87 = 162,895.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,860.83/412,422.87 = 162,895.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,860.83x = 412,422.87 × 162,895.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,860.83x = 67,182,027,583.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,182,027,583.06/298,860.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,793.69

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