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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,086.70, 401,671.08 and 163,759.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,086.70, 401,671.08 and 163,759.56 is: 225,972.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,086.70 : 401,671.08 = 163,759.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,086.70/401,671.08 = 163,759.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,086.70x = 401,671.08 × 163,759.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,086.70x = 65,777,479,325.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,777,479,325.52/291,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,972.12

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