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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,339.66, 399,305.19 and 162,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,339.66, 399,305.19 and 162,014.14 is: 223,588.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,339.66 : 399,305.19 = 162,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,339.66/399,305.19 = 162,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,339.66x = 399,305.19 × 162,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,339.66x = 64,693,086,955.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,693,086,955.39/289,339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,588.73

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