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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,046.92, 398,924.98 and 161,731.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,046.92, 398,924.98 and 161,731.16 is: 223,211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,046.92 : 398,924.98 = 161,731.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,046.92/398,924.98 = 161,731.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,046.92x = 398,924.98 × 161,731.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,046.92x = 64,518,599,768.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,518,599,768.38/289,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,211.51

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