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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,087.29, 401,700.40 and 162,022.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,087.29, 401,700.40 and 162,022.98 is: 223,591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,087.29 : 401,700.40 = 162,022.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,087.29/401,700.40 = 162,022.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,087.29x = 401,700.40 × 162,022.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,087.29x = 65,084,695,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,084,695,875.19/291,087.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,591.68

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