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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,156.69, 399,036.15 and 161,832.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,156.69, 399,036.15 and 161,832.28 is: 223,328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,156.69 : 399,036.15 = 161,832.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,156.69/399,036.15 = 161,832.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,156.69x = 399,036.15 × 161,832.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,156.69x = 64,576,929,956.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,576,929,956.92/289,156.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,328.50

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