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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,212.63, 401,872.41 and 162,152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,212.63, 401,872.41 and 162,152.65 is: 223,770.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,212.63 : 401,872.41 = 162,152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,212.63/401,872.41 = 162,152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,212.63x = 401,872.41 × 162,152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,212.63x = 65,164,676,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,164,676,271.81/291,212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,770.09

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