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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,161.09, 399,026.66 and 161,812.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,161.09, 399,026.66 and 161,812.08 is: 223,291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,161.09 : 399,026.66 = 161,812.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,161.09/399,026.66 = 161,812.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,161.09x = 399,026.66 × 161,812.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,161.09x = 64,567,333,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,567,333,020.99/289,161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,291.91

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