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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,185.48, 399,075.90 and 161,861.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,185.48, 399,075.90 and 161,861.10 is: 223,368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,185.48 : 399,075.90 = 161,861.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,185.48/399,075.90 = 161,861.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,185.48x = 399,075.90 × 161,861.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,185.48x = 64,594,864,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,594,864,157.49/289,185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,368.28

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