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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,533.39, 400,973.53 and 163,233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,533.39, 400,973.53 and 163,233.59 is: 225,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,533.39 : 400,973.53 = 163,233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,533.39/400,973.53 = 163,233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,533.39x = 400,973.53 × 163,233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,533.39x = 65,452,348,796.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,452,348,796.87/290,533.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,283.40

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