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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,273.12, 399,211.92 and 161,941.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,273.12, 399,211.92 and 161,941.12 is: 223,487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,273.12 : 399,211.92 = 161,941.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,273.12/399,211.92 = 161,941.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,273.12x = 399,211.92 × 161,941.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,273.12x = 64,648,825,442.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,648,825,442.15/289,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,487.15

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