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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,152.68, 399,030.64 and 161,828.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,152.68, 399,030.64 and 161,828.27 is: 223,322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,152.68 : 399,030.64 = 161,828.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,152.68/399,030.64 = 161,828.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,152.68x = 399,030.64 × 161,828.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,152.68x = 64,574,437,244.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,574,437,244.83/289,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,322.98

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