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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,631.70, 399,692.88 and 162,308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,631.70, 399,692.88 and 162,308.61 is: 223,986.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,631.70 : 399,692.88 = 162,308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,631.70/399,692.88 = 162,308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,631.70x = 399,692.88 × 162,308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,631.70x = 64,873,595,779.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,873,595,779.70/289,631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,986.52

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