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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,550.64, 399,590.84 and 162,221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,550.64, 399,590.84 and 162,221.88 is: 223,872.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,550.64 : 399,590.84 = 162,221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,550.64/399,590.84 = 162,221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,550.64x = 399,590.84 × 162,221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,550.64x = 64,822,377,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,822,377,295.58/289,550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,872.33

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