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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,371.84, 399,321.95 and 162,040.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,371.84, 399,321.95 and 162,040.92 is: 223,610.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,371.84 : 399,321.95 = 162,040.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,371.84/399,321.95 = 162,040.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,371.84x = 399,321.95 × 162,040.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,371.84x = 64,706,495,343.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,706,495,343.99/289,371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,610.20

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