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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,163.14, 399,045.09 and 161,838.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,163.14, 399,045.09 and 161,838.73 is: 223,337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,163.14 : 399,045.09 = 161,838.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,163.14/399,045.09 = 161,838.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,163.14x = 399,045.09 × 161,838.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,163.14x = 64,580,950,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,580,950,578.34/289,163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,337.42

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