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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,544.28, 400,907.46 and 163,195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,544.28, 400,907.46 and 163,195.48 is: 225,185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,544.28 : 400,907.46 = 163,195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,544.28/400,907.46 = 163,195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,544.28x = 400,907.46 × 163,195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,544.28x = 65,426,285,370.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,426,285,370.28/290,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,185.25

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