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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,894, 408,333.72 and 161,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,894, 408,333.72 and 161,758 is: 223,226.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,894 : 408,333.72 = 161,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,894/408,333.72 = 161,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,894x = 408,333.72 × 161,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,894x = 66,051,245,879.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,051,245,879.76/295,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,226.04

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