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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,206.72, 400,481.28 and 162,880

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,206.72, 400,481.28 and 162,880 is: 224,772.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,206.72 : 400,481.28 = 162,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,206.72/400,481.28 = 162,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,206.72x = 400,481.28 × 162,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,206.72x = 65,230,390,886.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,230,390,886.40/290,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,772.16

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