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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,204.78, 403,248.89 and 161,382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,204.78, 403,248.89 and 161,382.09 is: 222,710.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,204.78 : 403,248.89 = 161,382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,204.78/403,248.89 = 161,382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,204.78x = 403,248.89 × 161,382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,204.78x = 65,077,148,658.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,077,148,658.38/292,204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,710.76

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