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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,782.78, 410,942.92 and 161,816.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,782.78, 410,942.92 and 161,816.74 is: 223,308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,782.78 : 410,942.92 = 161,816.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,782.78/410,942.92 = 161,816.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,782.78x = 410,942.92 × 161,816.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,782.78x = 66,497,442,511.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,497,442,511.99/297,782.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,308.56

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