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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,169.08, 399,078.30 and 161,842.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,169.08, 399,078.30 and 161,842.84 is: 223,357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,169.08 : 399,078.30 = 161,842.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,169.08/399,078.30 = 161,842.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,169.08x = 399,078.30 × 161,842.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,169.08x = 64,587,965,454.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,587,965,454.37/289,169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,357.09

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