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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,273.76, 401,958.72 and 163,951.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,273.76, 401,958.72 and 163,951.36 is: 226,253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,273.76 : 401,958.72 = 163,951.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,273.76/401,958.72 = 163,951.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,273.76x = 401,958.72 × 163,951.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,273.76x = 65,901,678,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,901,678,807.86/291,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,253.40

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