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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,881.37, 412,443.88 and 162,912.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,881.37, 412,443.88 and 162,912.33 is: 224,812.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,881.37 : 412,443.88 = 162,912.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,881.37/412,443.88 = 162,912.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,881.37x = 412,443.88 × 162,912.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,881.37x = 67,192,191,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,192,191,422.82/298,881.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,812.24

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