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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,246.17, 401,918.91 and 163,921.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,246.17, 401,918.91 and 163,921.79 is: 226,211.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,246.17 : 401,918.91 = 163,921.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,246.17/401,918.91 = 163,921.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,246.17x = 401,918.91 × 163,921.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,246.17x = 65,883,267,162.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,883,267,162.05/291,246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,211.62

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