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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,488.24, 399,486.60 and 162,162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,488.24, 399,486.60 and 162,162.96 is: 223,780.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,488.24 : 399,486.60 = 162,162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,488.24/399,486.60 = 162,162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,488.24x = 399,486.60 × 162,162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,488.24x = 64,781,929,536.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,781,929,536.34/289,488.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,780.87

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