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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,276.66, 400,582.76 and 161,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,276.66, 400,582.76 and 161,215.44 is: 222,477.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,276.66 : 400,582.76 = 161,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,276.66/400,582.76 = 161,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,276.66x = 400,582.76 × 161,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,276.66x = 64,580,125,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,580,125,103.74/290,276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,477.85

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