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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,511.88, 400,926.84 and 163,187.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,511.88, 400,926.84 and 163,187.57 is: 225,210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,511.88 : 400,926.84 = 163,187.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,511.88/400,926.84 = 163,187.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,511.88x = 400,926.84 × 163,187.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,511.88x = 65,426,276,767.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,426,276,767.38/290,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,210.33

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