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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,449.93, 399,436.51 and 162,130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,449.93, 399,436.51 and 162,130.08 is: 223,737.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,449.93 : 399,436.51 = 162,130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,449.93/399,436.51 = 162,130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,449.93x = 399,436.51 × 162,130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,449.93x = 64,760,673,321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,760,673,321.22/289,449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,737.05

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