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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,271.20, 436,969.17 and 164,971.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,271.20, 436,969.17 and 164,971.14 is: 247,492.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,271.20 : 436,969.17 = 164,971.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,271.20/436,969.17 = 164,971.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,271.20x = 436,969.17 × 164,971.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,271.20x = 72,087,302,119.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,087,302,119.75/291,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,492.04

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