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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,696.61, 401,194.58 and 161,647.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,696.61, 401,194.58 and 161,647.95 is: 223,092.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,696.61 : 401,194.58 = 161,647.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,696.61/401,194.58 = 161,647.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,696.61x = 401,194.58 × 161,647.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,696.61x = 64,852,280,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,852,280,599.87/290,696.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,092.66

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