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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,572.46, 399,609.72 and 162,248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,572.46, 399,609.72 and 162,248.97 is: 223,903.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,572.46 : 399,609.72 = 162,248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,572.46/399,609.72 = 162,248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,572.46x = 399,609.72 × 162,248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,572.46x = 64,836,263,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,836,263,473.94/289,572.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,903.42

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