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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,482.77, 399,481.84 and 162,162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,482.77, 399,481.84 and 162,162.92 is: 223,782.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,482.77 : 399,481.84 = 162,162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,482.77/399,481.84 = 162,162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,482.77x = 399,481.84 × 162,162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,482.77x = 64,781,142,254.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,781,142,254.67/289,482.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,782.37

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