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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,167.29, 399,052.23 and 161,867.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,167.29, 399,052.23 and 161,867.49 is: 223,377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,167.29 : 399,052.23 = 161,867.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,167.29/399,052.23 = 161,867.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,167.29x = 399,052.23 × 161,867.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,167.29x = 64,593,582,849.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,593,582,849.00/289,167.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,377.90

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