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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,723.99, 401,232.35 and 161,675.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,723.99, 401,232.35 and 161,675.33 is: 223,130.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,723.99 : 401,232.35 = 161,675.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,723.99/401,232.35 = 161,675.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,723.99x = 401,232.35 × 161,675.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,723.99x = 64,869,370,990.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,869,370,990.95/290,723.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,130.44

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