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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,257.12, 399,189.60 and 161,925.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,257.12, 399,189.60 and 161,925.12 is: 223,464.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,257.12 : 399,189.60 = 161,925.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,257.12/399,189.60 = 161,925.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,257.12x = 399,189.60 × 161,925.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,257.12x = 64,638,823,882.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,638,823,882.75/289,257.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,464.94

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