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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,295.94, 399,225.78 and 161,973.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,295.94, 399,225.78 and 161,973.66 is: 223,522.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,295.94 : 399,225.78 = 161,973.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,295.94/399,225.78 = 161,973.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,295.94x = 399,225.78 × 161,973.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,295.94x = 64,664,060,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,664,060,752.95/289,295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,522.19

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