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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,977.75, 400,168.47 and 160,935.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,977.75, 400,168.47 and 160,935.72 is: 222,090.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,977.75 : 400,168.47 = 160,935.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,977.75/400,168.47 = 160,935.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,977.75x = 400,168.47 × 160,935.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,977.75x = 64,401,400,840.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,401,400,840.75/289,977.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,090.84

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