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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,729.76, 399,825.80 and 162,405.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,729.76, 399,825.80 and 162,405.35 is: 224,118.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,729.76 : 399,825.80 = 162,405.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,729.76/399,825.80 = 162,405.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,729.76x = 399,825.80 × 162,405.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,729.76x = 64,933,848,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,933,848,988.03/289,729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,118.68

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