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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,411.28, 400,762.36 and 161,350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,411.28, 400,762.36 and 161,350.34 is: 222,660.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,411.28 : 400,762.36 = 161,350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,411.28/400,762.36 = 161,350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,411.28x = 400,762.36 × 161,350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,411.28x = 64,663,143,045.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,663,143,045.20/290,411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,660.58

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