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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,041.14, 401,632.95 and 163,716.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,041.14, 401,632.95 and 163,716.70 is: 225,926.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,041.14 : 401,632.95 = 163,716.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,041.14/401,632.95 = 163,716.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,041.14x = 401,632.95 × 163,716.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,041.14x = 65,754,021,185.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,754,021,185.27/291,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,926.90

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