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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,083.04, 401,693.04 and 163,759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,083.04, 401,693.04 and 163,759.44 is: 225,987.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,083.04 : 401,693.04 = 163,759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,083.04/401,693.04 = 163,759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,083.04x = 401,693.04 × 163,759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,083.04x = 65,781,027,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,781,027,282.30/291,083.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,987.15

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