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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,031.49, 400,237.43 and 160,962.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,031.49, 400,237.43 and 160,962.47 is: 222,124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,031.49 : 400,237.43 = 160,962.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,031.49/400,237.43 = 160,962.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,031.49x = 400,237.43 × 160,962.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,031.49x = 64,423,206,221.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,423,206,221.96/290,031.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,124.86

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