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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,222.46, 401,820.51 and 163,851.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,222.46, 401,820.51 and 163,851.58 is: 226,077.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,222.46 : 401,820.51 = 163,851.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,222.46/401,820.51 = 163,851.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,222.46x = 401,820.51 × 163,851.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,222.46x = 65,838,925,439.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,838,925,439.91/291,222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,077.77

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