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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,259.20, 436,951.17 and 164,959.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,259.20, 436,951.17 and 164,959.14 is: 247,474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,259.20 : 436,951.17 = 164,959.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,259.20/436,951.17 = 164,959.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,259.20x = 436,951.17 × 164,959.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,259.20x = 72,079,089,225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,079,089,225.19/291,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,474.03

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