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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,995.88, 408,466.02 and 161,857

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,995.88, 408,466.02 and 161,857 is: 223,358.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,995.88 : 408,466.02 = 161,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,995.88/408,466.02 = 161,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,995.88x = 408,466.02 × 161,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,995.88x = 66,113,084,599.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,113,084,599.14/295,995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,358.12

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