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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,592.34, 399,633.57 and 162,270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,592.34, 399,633.57 and 162,270.42 is: 223,931.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,592.34 : 399,633.57 = 162,270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,592.34/399,633.57 = 162,270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,592.34x = 399,633.57 × 162,270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,592.34x = 64,848,707,250.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,848,707,250.00/289,592.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,931.02

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