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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,163.44, 399,045.48 and 161,839.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,163.44, 399,045.48 and 161,839.04 is: 223,337.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,163.44 : 399,045.48 = 161,839.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,163.44/399,045.48 = 161,839.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,163.44x = 399,045.48 × 161,839.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,163.44x = 64,581,137,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,581,137,399.54/289,163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,337.84

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