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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,667.76, 399,719.52 and 162,318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,667.76, 399,719.52 and 162,318.72 is: 223,987.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,667.76 : 399,719.52 = 162,318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,667.76/399,719.52 = 162,318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,667.76x = 399,719.52 × 162,318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,667.76x = 64,881,960,845.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,881,960,845.41/289,667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,987.51

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