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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,087.79, 401,701.09 and 162,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,087.79, 401,701.09 and 162,023.48 is: 223,592.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,087.79 : 401,701.09 = 162,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,087.79/401,701.09 = 162,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,087.79x = 401,701.09 × 162,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,087.79x = 65,085,008,521.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,085,008,521.59/291,087.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,592.37

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