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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,238.08, 401,842.08 and 163,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,238.08, 401,842.08 and 163,867.20 is: 226,099.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,238.08 : 401,842.08 = 163,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,238.08/401,842.08 = 163,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,238.08x = 401,842.08 × 163,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,238.08x = 65,848,736,491.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,848,736,491.78/291,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,099.34

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