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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,229.21, 401,802.49 and 163,880.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,229.21, 401,802.49 and 163,880.20 is: 226,101.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,229.21 : 401,802.49 = 163,880.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,229.21/401,802.49 = 163,880.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,229.21x = 401,802.49 × 163,880.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,229.21x = 65,847,472,421.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,847,472,421.70/291,229.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,101.88

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