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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,209.96, 401,868.93 and 163,885.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,209.96, 401,868.93 and 163,885.56 is: 226,161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,209.96 : 401,868.93 = 163,885.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,209.96/401,868.93 = 163,885.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,209.96x = 401,868.93 × 163,885.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,209.96x = 65,860,512,825.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,860,512,825.36/291,209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,161.61

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