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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,039.48, 401,632.97 and 163,715.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,039.48, 401,632.97 and 163,715.99 is: 225,927.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,039.48 : 401,632.97 = 163,715.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,039.48/401,632.97 = 163,715.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,039.48x = 401,632.97 × 163,715.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,039.48x = 65,753,736,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,753,736,473.45/291,039.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,927.21

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