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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,189.74, 400,481.68 and 161,134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,189.74, 400,481.68 and 161,134.88 is: 222,377.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,189.74 : 400,481.68 = 161,134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,189.74/400,481.68 = 161,134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,189.74x = 400,481.68 × 161,134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,189.74x = 64,531,567,449.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,531,567,449.00/290,189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,377.15

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