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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,818.91, 401,323.03 and 161,756.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,818.91, 401,323.03 and 161,756.96 is: 223,220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,818.91 : 401,323.03 = 161,756.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,818.91/401,323.03 = 161,756.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,818.91x = 401,323.03 × 161,756.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,818.91x = 64,916,790,899.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,916,790,899.78/290,818.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,220.66

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