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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,976.63, 400,166.93 and 160,934.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,976.63, 400,166.93 and 160,934.58 is: 222,089.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,976.63 : 400,166.93 = 160,934.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,976.63/400,166.93 = 160,934.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,976.63x = 400,166.93 × 160,934.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,976.63x = 64,400,696,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,400,696,004.77/289,976.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,089.27

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