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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,147.59, 399,008.03 and 161,798.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,147.59, 399,008.03 and 161,798.58 is: 223,273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,147.59 : 399,008.03 = 161,798.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,147.59/399,008.03 = 161,798.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,147.59x = 399,008.03 × 161,798.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,147.59x = 64,558,931,853.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,558,931,853.60/289,147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,273.28

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