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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,393.96, 399,317.22 and 162,074.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,393.96, 399,317.22 and 162,074.92 is: 223,637.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,393.96 : 399,317.22 = 162,074.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,393.96/399,317.22 = 162,074.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,393.96x = 399,317.22 × 162,074.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,393.96x = 64,719,306,486.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,719,306,486.12/289,393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,637.38

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