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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,948.92, 412,549.26 and 162,982.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,948.92, 412,549.26 and 162,982.86 is: 224,916.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,948.92 : 412,549.26 = 162,982.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,948.92/412,549.26 = 162,982.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,948.92x = 412,549.26 × 162,982.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,948.92x = 67,238,458,285.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,238,458,285.68/298,948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,916.21

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