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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,598.23, 401,010.14 and 163,265.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,598.23, 401,010.14 and 163,265.63 is: 225,297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,598.23 : 401,010.14 = 163,265.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,598.23/401,010.14 = 163,265.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,598.23x = 401,010.14 × 163,265.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,598.23x = 65,471,171,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,471,171,546.60/290,598.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,297.90

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