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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,606.62, 399,667.95 and 162,277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,606.62, 399,667.95 and 162,277.50 is: 223,949.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,606.62 : 399,667.95 = 162,277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,606.62/399,667.95 = 162,277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,606.62x = 399,667.95 × 162,277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,606.62x = 64,857,115,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,857,115,756.13/289,606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,949.01

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