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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,055.28, 401,655.71 and 163,730.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,055.28, 401,655.71 and 163,730.97 is: 225,948.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,055.28 : 401,655.71 = 163,730.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,055.28/401,655.71 = 163,730.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,055.28x = 401,655.71 × 163,730.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,055.28x = 65,763,479,413.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,763,479,413.67/291,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,948.42

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