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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,080.88, 409,971.83 and 161,114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,080.88, 409,971.83 and 161,114.82 is: 222,338.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,080.88 : 409,971.83 = 161,114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,080.88/409,971.83 = 161,114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,080.88x = 409,971.83 × 161,114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,080.88x = 66,052,536,789.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,052,536,789.95/297,080.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,338.57

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