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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,105.02, 401,689.94 and 162,011.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,105.02, 401,689.94 and 162,011.21 is: 223,555.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,105.02 : 401,689.94 = 162,011.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,105.02/401,689.94 = 162,011.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,105.02x = 401,689.94 × 162,011.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,105.02x = 65,078,270,405.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,078,270,405.72/291,105.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,555.99

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