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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,973.62, 400,162.78 and 160,931.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,973.62, 400,162.78 and 160,931.58 is: 222,085.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,973.62 : 400,162.78 = 160,931.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,973.62/400,162.78 = 160,931.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,973.62x = 400,162.78 × 160,931.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,973.62x = 64,398,827,143.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,398,827,143.15/289,973.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,085.12

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