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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,065.92, 400,284.73 and 160,996.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,065.92, 400,284.73 and 160,996.85 is: 222,172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,065.92 : 400,284.73 = 160,996.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,065.92/400,284.73 = 160,996.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,065.92x = 400,284.73 × 160,996.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,065.92x = 64,444,580,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,444,580,633.10/290,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,172.19

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