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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,567.71, 399,603.17 and 162,244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,567.71, 399,603.17 and 162,244.22 is: 223,896.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,567.71 : 399,603.17 = 162,244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,567.71/399,603.17 = 162,244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,567.71x = 399,603.17 × 162,244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,567.71x = 64,833,303,033.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,833,303,033.77/289,567.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,896.87

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