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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,995.20, 401,544.81 and 163,668.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,995.20, 401,544.81 and 163,668.06 is: 225,845.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,995.20 : 401,544.81 = 163,668.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,995.20/401,544.81 = 163,668.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,995.20x = 401,544.81 × 163,668.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,995.20x = 65,720,060,055.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,720,060,055.77/290,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,845.86

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