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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,243.08, 401,848.98 and 163,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,243.08, 401,848.98 and 163,872.20 is: 226,106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,243.08 : 401,848.98 = 163,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,243.08/401,848.98 = 163,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,243.08x = 401,848.98 × 163,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,243.08x = 65,851,876,420.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,851,876,420.36/291,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,106.24

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