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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,082.26, 401,692.92 and 163,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,082.26, 401,692.92 and 163,758 is: 225,985.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,082.26 : 401,692.92 = 163,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,082.26/401,692.92 = 163,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,082.26x = 401,692.92 × 163,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,082.26x = 65,780,429,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,780,429,193.36/291,082.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,985.70

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