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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,607.37, 399,668.99 and 162,278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,607.37, 399,668.99 and 162,278.25 is: 223,950.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,607.37 : 399,668.99 = 162,278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,607.37/399,668.99 = 162,278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,607.37x = 399,668.99 × 162,278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,607.37x = 64,857,583,465.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,857,583,465.08/289,607.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,950.04

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