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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,172.73, 399,058.32 and 161,848.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,172.73, 399,058.32 and 161,848.35 is: 223,350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,172.73 : 399,058.32 = 161,848.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,172.73/399,058.32 = 161,848.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,172.73x = 399,058.32 × 161,848.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,172.73x = 64,586,930,645.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,586,930,645.77/289,172.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,350.70

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