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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,870.73, 411,064.37 and 161,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,870.73, 411,064.37 and 161,905 is: 223,430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,870.73 : 411,064.37 = 161,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,870.73/411,064.37 = 161,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,870.73x = 411,064.37 × 161,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,870.73x = 66,553,376,824.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,553,376,824.85/297,870.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,430.40

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