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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,861.99, 412,426.90 and 162,895.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,861.99, 412,426.90 and 162,895.93 is: 224,794.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,861.99 : 412,426.90 = 162,895.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,861.99/412,426.90 = 162,895.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,861.99x = 412,426.90 × 162,895.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,861.99x = 67,182,663,432.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,182,663,432.52/298,861.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,794.94

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