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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,057.28, 401,658.47 and 163,732.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,057.28, 401,658.47 and 163,732.97 is: 225,951.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,057.28 : 401,658.47 = 163,732.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,057.28/401,658.47 = 163,732.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,057.28x = 401,658.47 × 163,732.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,057.28x = 65,764,734,218.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,764,734,218.76/291,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,951.17

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