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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,223.96, 401,822.58 and 163,853.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,223.96, 401,822.58 and 163,853.08 is: 226,079.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,223.96 : 401,822.58 = 163,853.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,223.96/401,822.58 = 163,853.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,223.96x = 401,822.58 × 163,853.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,223.96x = 65,839,867,346.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,839,867,346.55/291,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,079.84

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