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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,777.59, 401,291.45 and 163,461.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,777.59, 401,291.45 and 163,461.39 is: 225,587.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,777.59 : 401,291.45 = 163,461.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,777.59/401,291.45 = 163,461.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,777.59x = 401,291.45 × 163,461.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,777.59x = 65,595,658,212.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,595,658,212.12/290,777.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,587.05

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