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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,190.74, 401,846.09 and 162,131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,190.74, 401,846.09 and 162,131.01 is: 223,742.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,190.74 : 401,846.09 = 162,131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,190.74/401,846.09 = 162,131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,190.74x = 401,846.09 × 162,131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,190.74x = 65,151,711,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,151,711,625.60/291,190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,742.39

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