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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,040.14, 400,220.43 and 160,977.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,040.14, 400,220.43 and 160,977.98 is: 222,130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,040.14 : 400,220.43 = 160,977.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,040.14/400,220.43 = 160,977.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,040.14x = 400,220.43 × 160,977.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,040.14x = 64,426,676,376.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,426,676,376.13/290,040.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,130.21

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