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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,267.26, 401,923.21 and 162,195.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,267.26, 401,923.21 and 162,195.99 is: 223,816.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,267.26 : 401,923.21 = 162,195.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,267.26/401,923.21 = 162,195.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,267.26x = 401,923.21 × 162,195.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,267.26x = 65,190,332,949.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,190,332,949.93/291,267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,816.21

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