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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,289.11, 410,256.87 and 161,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,289.11, 410,256.87 and 161,319.60 is: 222,619.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,289.11 : 410,256.87 = 161,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,289.11/410,256.87 = 161,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,289.11x = 410,256.87 × 161,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,289.11x = 66,182,474,165.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,182,474,165.65/297,289.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,619.91

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