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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,291.76, 400,575.24 and 162,942.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,291.76, 400,575.24 and 162,942.48 is: 224,845.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,291.76 : 400,575.24 = 162,942.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,291.76/400,575.24 = 162,942.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,291.76x = 400,575.24 × 162,942.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,291.76x = 65,270,723,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,270,723,032.20/290,291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,845.25

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