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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,723.09, 401,182.62 and 161,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,723.09, 401,182.62 and 161,669.84 is: 223,095.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,723.09 : 401,182.62 = 161,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,723.09/401,182.62 = 161,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,723.09x = 401,182.62 × 161,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,723.09x = 64,859,129,986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,859,129,986.18/290,723.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,095.90

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