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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,367.88, 400,718.98 and 161,316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,367.88, 400,718.98 and 161,316.10 is: 222,622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,367.88 : 400,718.98 = 161,316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,367.88/400,718.98 = 161,316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,367.88x = 400,718.98 × 161,316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,367.88x = 64,642,423,049.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,642,423,049.58/290,367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,622.50

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