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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,160.68, 399,041.68 and 161,836.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,160.68, 399,041.68 and 161,836.28 is: 223,334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,160.68 : 399,041.68 = 161,836.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,160.68/399,041.68 = 161,836.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,160.68x = 399,041.68 × 161,836.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,160.68x = 64,579,421,056.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,579,421,056.15/289,160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,334.03

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