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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,799.66, 401,272.92 and 161,717.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,799.66, 401,272.92 and 161,717.22 is: 223,152.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,799.66 : 401,272.92 = 161,717.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,799.66/401,272.92 = 161,717.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,799.66x = 401,272.92 × 161,717.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,799.66x = 64,892,741,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,892,741,083.68/290,799.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,152.74

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