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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,272.52, 401,930.44 and 162,201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,272.52, 401,930.44 and 162,201.24 is: 223,823.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,272.52 : 401,930.44 = 162,201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,272.52/401,930.44 = 162,201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,272.52x = 401,930.44 × 162,201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,272.52x = 65,193,615,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,193,615,761.75/291,272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,823.43

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