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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,217.26, 436,888.26 and 164,917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,217.26, 436,888.26 and 164,917.20 is: 247,411.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,217.26 : 436,888.26 = 164,917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,217.26/436,888.26 = 164,917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,217.26x = 436,888.26 × 164,917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,217.26x = 72,050,388,552.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,050,388,552.07/291,217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,411.12

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