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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,470.28, 400,886.57 and 163,145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,470.28, 400,886.57 and 163,145.87 is: 225,162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,470.28 : 400,886.57 = 163,145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,470.28/400,886.57 = 163,145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,470.28x = 400,886.57 × 163,145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,470.28x = 65,402,985,413.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,402,985,413.80/290,470.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,162.40

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