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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,349.96, 399,291.93 and 162,019.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,349.96, 399,291.93 and 162,019.17 is: 223,580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,349.96 : 399,291.93 = 162,019.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,349.96/399,291.93 = 162,019.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,349.96x = 399,291.93 × 162,019.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,349.96x = 64,692,947,086.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,692,947,086.30/289,349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,580.29

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