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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,035.47, 400,242.92 and 160,966.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,035.47, 400,242.92 and 160,966.45 is: 222,130.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,035.47 : 400,242.92 = 160,966.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,035.47/400,242.92 = 160,966.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,035.47x = 400,242.92 × 160,966.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,035.47x = 64,425,680,164.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,425,680,164.59/290,035.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,130.35

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