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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,058.28, 401,659.84 and 163,733.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,058.28, 401,659.84 and 163,733.98 is: 225,952.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,058.28 : 401,659.84 = 163,733.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,058.28/401,659.84 = 163,733.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,058.28x = 401,659.84 × 163,733.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,058.28x = 65,765,364,209.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,765,364,209.36/291,058.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,952.56

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