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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,033.13, 408,535.43 and 161,897.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,033.13, 408,535.43 and 161,897.13 is: 223,423.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,033.13 : 408,535.43 = 161,897.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,033.13/408,535.43 = 161,897.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,033.13x = 408,535.43 × 161,897.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,033.13x = 66,140,713,620.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,140,713,620.32/296,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,423.35

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