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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,044.16, 401,637.28 and 163,720.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,044.16, 401,637.28 and 163,720.64 is: 225,932.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,044.16 : 401,637.28 = 163,720.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,044.16/401,637.28 = 163,720.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,044.16x = 401,637.28 × 163,720.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,044.16x = 65,756,312,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,756,312,529.46/291,044.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,932.42

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