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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,534.28, 400,893.66 and 163,185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,534.28, 400,893.66 and 163,185.48 is: 225,171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,534.28 : 400,893.66 = 163,185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,534.28/400,893.66 = 163,185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,534.28x = 400,893.66 × 163,185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,534.28x = 65,420,024,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,420,024,336.06/290,534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,171.45

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