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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,041.73, 401,636.07 and 163,718.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,041.73, 401,636.07 and 163,718.24 is: 225,930.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,041.73 : 401,636.07 = 163,718.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,041.73/401,636.07 = 163,718.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,041.73x = 401,636.07 × 163,718.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,041.73x = 65,755,148,492.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,755,148,492.74/291,041.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,930.31

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