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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,010.56, 401,594.67 and 163,686.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,010.56, 401,594.67 and 163,686.30 is: 225,887.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,010.56 : 401,594.67 = 163,686.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,010.56/401,594.67 = 163,686.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,010.56x = 401,594.67 × 163,686.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,010.56x = 65,735,545,632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,735,545,632.02/291,010.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,887.15

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