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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,184.44, 399,074.46 and 161,860.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,184.44, 399,074.46 and 161,860.04 is: 223,366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,184.44 : 399,074.46 = 161,860.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,184.44/399,074.46 = 161,860.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,184.44x = 399,074.46 × 161,860.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,184.44x = 64,594,208,058.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,594,208,058.58/289,184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,366.82

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