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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,212.76, 401,886.54 and 163,896.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,212.76, 401,886.54 and 163,896.60 is: 226,184.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,212.76 : 401,886.54 = 163,896.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,212.76/401,886.54 = 163,896.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,212.76x = 401,886.54 × 163,896.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,212.76x = 65,867,837,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,867,837,491.76/291,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,184.59

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