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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,239.08, 401,843.46 and 163,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,239.08, 401,843.46 and 163,868.20 is: 226,100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,239.08 : 401,843.46 = 163,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,239.08/401,843.46 = 163,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,239.08x = 401,843.46 × 163,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,239.08x = 65,849,364,471.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,849,364,471.97/291,239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,100.72

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