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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,698.62, 401,197.34 and 161,649.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,698.62, 401,197.34 and 161,649.96 is: 223,095.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,698.62 : 401,197.34 = 161,649.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,698.62/401,197.34 = 161,649.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,698.62x = 401,197.34 × 161,649.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,698.62x = 64,853,533,963.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,853,533,963.11/290,698.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,095.43

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