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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,033.24, 403,007.31 and 162,977.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,033.24, 403,007.31 and 162,977.50 is: 224,909.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,033.24 : 403,007.31 = 162,977.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,033.24/403,007.31 = 162,977.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,033.24x = 403,007.31 × 162,977.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,033.24x = 65,681,123,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,681,123,865.53/292,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,909.75

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