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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,966.31, 401,529.56 and 163,641.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,966.31, 401,529.56 and 163,641.87 is: 225,823.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,966.31 : 401,529.56 = 163,641.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,966.31/401,529.56 = 163,641.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,966.31x = 401,529.56 × 163,641.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,966.31x = 65,707,047,240.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,707,047,240.47/290,966.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,823.56

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