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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,983.88, 409,840.80 and 161,018.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,983.88, 409,840.80 and 161,018.09 is: 222,206.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,983.88 : 409,840.80 = 161,018.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,983.88/409,840.80 = 161,018.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,983.88x = 409,840.80 × 161,018.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,983.88x = 65,991,782,820.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,991,782,820.07/296,983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,206.62

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