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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,115.35, 401,736.33 and 162,051.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,115.35, 401,736.33 and 162,051.84 is: 223,629.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,115.35 : 401,736.33 = 162,051.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,115.35/401,736.33 = 162,051.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,115.35x = 401,736.33 × 162,051.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,115.35x = 65,102,111,471.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,102,111,471.35/291,115.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,629.95

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