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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,549.88, 399,589.82 and 162,221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,549.88, 399,589.82 and 162,221.12 is: 223,871.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,549.88 : 399,589.82 = 162,221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,549.88/399,589.82 = 162,221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,549.88x = 399,589.82 × 162,221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,549.88x = 64,821,908,141.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,821,908,141.00/289,549.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,871.30

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