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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,085.98, 409,978.84 and 161,119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,085.98, 409,978.84 and 161,119.88 is: 222,345.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,085.98 : 409,978.84 = 161,119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,085.98/409,978.84 = 161,119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,085.98x = 409,978.84 × 161,119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,085.98x = 66,055,741,503.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,055,741,503.34/297,085.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,345.54

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