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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,273.52, 401,931.82 and 162,202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,273.52, 401,931.82 and 162,202.24 is: 223,824.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,273.52 : 401,931.82 = 162,202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,273.52/401,931.82 = 162,202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,273.52x = 401,931.82 × 162,202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,273.52x = 65,194,241,531.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,194,241,531.28/291,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,824.81

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