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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,268.77, 401,925.28 and 162,197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,268.77, 401,925.28 and 162,197.49 is: 223,818.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,268.77 : 401,925.28 = 162,197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,268.77/401,925.28 = 162,197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,268.77x = 401,925.28 × 162,197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,268.77x = 65,191,271,583.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,191,271,583.55/291,268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,818.27

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