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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,086.08, 400,325.69 and 162,771.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,086.08, 400,325.69 and 162,771.09 is: 224,627.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,086.08 : 400,325.69 = 162,771.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,086.08/400,325.69 = 162,771.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,086.08x = 400,325.69 × 162,771.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,086.08x = 65,161,448,102.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,161,448,102.45/290,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,627.97

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