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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,031.56, 401,619.60 and 163,707.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,031.56, 401,619.60 and 163,707.27 is: 225,913.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,031.56 : 401,619.60 = 163,707.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,031.56/401,619.60 = 163,707.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,031.56x = 401,619.60 × 163,707.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,031.56x = 65,748,048,294.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,748,048,294.49/291,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,913.81

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