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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,860.92, 412,424.45 and 162,894.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,860.92, 412,424.45 and 162,894.45 is: 224,792.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,860.92 : 412,424.45 = 162,894.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,860.92/412,424.45 = 162,894.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,860.92x = 412,424.45 × 162,894.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,860.92x = 67,181,653,134.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,181,653,134.83/298,860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,792.36

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