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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,055.82, 400,301.15 and 161,006.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,055.82, 400,301.15 and 161,006.42 is: 222,202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,055.82 : 400,301.15 = 161,006.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,055.82/400,301.15 = 161,006.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,055.82x = 400,301.15 × 161,006.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,055.82x = 64,451,053,777.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,451,053,777.97/290,055.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,202.24

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