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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,137.92, 399,012.36 and 161,825.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,137.92, 399,012.36 and 161,825.36 is: 223,320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,137.92 : 399,012.36 = 161,825.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,137.92/399,012.36 = 161,825.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,137.92x = 399,012.36 × 161,825.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,137.92x = 64,570,318,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,570,318,801.45/289,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,320.13

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