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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,016.97, 409,882.98 and 161,050.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,016.97, 409,882.98 and 161,050.67 is: 222,249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,016.97 : 409,882.98 = 161,050.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,016.97/409,882.98 = 161,050.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,016.97x = 409,882.98 × 161,050.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,016.97x = 66,011,928,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,011,928,550.60/297,016.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,249.69

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