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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,040.14, 401,631.57 and 163,715.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,040.14, 401,631.57 and 163,715.70 is: 225,925.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,040.14 : 401,631.57 = 163,715.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,040.14/401,631.57 = 163,715.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,040.14x = 401,631.57 × 163,715.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,040.14x = 65,753,393,624.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,753,393,624.65/291,040.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,925.52

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