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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,723.61, 401,231.84 and 161,674.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,723.61, 401,231.84 and 161,674.95 is: 223,129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,723.61 : 401,231.84 = 161,674.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,723.61/401,231.84 = 161,674.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,723.61x = 401,231.84 × 161,674.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,723.61x = 64,869,136,862.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,869,136,862.03/290,723.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,129.92

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