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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,057.20, 400,303.04 and 161,007.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,057.20, 400,303.04 and 161,007.79 is: 222,204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,057.20 : 400,303.04 = 161,007.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,057.20/400,303.04 = 161,007.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,057.20x = 400,303.04 × 161,007.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,057.20x = 64,451,907,800.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,451,907,800.68/290,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,204.13

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