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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,887.68, 412,459.63 and 162,922.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,887.68, 412,459.63 and 162,922.79 is: 224,830.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,887.68 : 412,459.63 = 162,922.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,887.68/412,459.63 = 162,922.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,887.68x = 412,459.63 × 162,922.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,887.68x = 67,199,071,212.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,199,071,212.36/298,887.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,830.52

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