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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,188.62, 403,220.46 and 161,366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,188.62, 403,220.46 and 161,366.51 is: 222,685.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,188.62 : 403,220.46 = 161,366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,188.62/403,220.46 = 161,366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,188.62x = 403,220.46 × 161,366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,188.62x = 65,066,278,390.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,066,278,390.79/292,188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,685.87

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