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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,238.73, 400,517.87 and 161,183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,238.73, 400,517.87 and 161,183.86 is: 222,427.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,238.73 : 400,517.87 = 161,183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,238.73/400,517.87 = 161,183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,238.73x = 400,517.87 × 161,183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,238.73x = 64,557,014,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,557,014,478.36/290,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,427.29

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