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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,215.84, 401,877.78 and 163,892.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,215.84, 401,877.78 and 163,892.12 is: 226,171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,215.84 : 401,877.78 = 163,892.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,215.84/401,877.78 = 163,892.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,215.84x = 401,877.78 × 163,892.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,215.84x = 65,864,601,345.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,864,601,345.09/291,215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,171.08

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