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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,761.93, 399,867.71 and 162,436.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,761.93, 399,867.71 and 162,436.41 is: 224,160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,761.93 : 399,867.71 = 162,436.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,761.93/399,867.71 = 162,436.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,761.93x = 399,867.71 × 162,436.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,761.93x = 64,953,074,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,953,074,475.14/289,761.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,160.14

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