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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,011.13, 401,591.25 and 163,686.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,011.13, 401,591.25 and 163,686.69 is: 225,885.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,011.13 : 401,591.25 = 163,686.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,011.13/401,591.25 = 163,686.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,011.13x = 401,591.25 × 163,686.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,011.13x = 65,735,142,445.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,735,142,445.46/291,011.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,885.32

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