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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,228.21, 401,801.11 and 163,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,228.21, 401,801.11 and 163,879.20 is: 226,100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,228.21 : 401,801.11 = 163,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,228.21/401,801.11 = 163,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,228.21x = 401,801.11 × 163,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,228.21x = 65,846,844,056.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,846,844,056.21/291,228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,100.50

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