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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,013.56, 401,594.76 and 163,689.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,013.56, 401,594.76 and 163,689.26 is: 225,888.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,013.56 : 401,594.76 = 163,689.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,013.56/401,594.76 = 163,689.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,013.56x = 401,594.76 × 163,689.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,013.56x = 65,736,747,076.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,736,747,076.30/291,013.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,888.95

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