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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,229.21, 401,829.81 and 163,858.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,229.21, 401,829.81 and 163,858.33 is: 226,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,229.21 : 401,829.81 = 163,858.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,229.21/401,829.81 = 163,858.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,229.21x = 401,829.81 × 163,858.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,229.21x = 65,843,161,610.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,843,161,610.82/291,229.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,087.08

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