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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,277.76, 401,964.24 and 163,955.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,277.76, 401,964.24 and 163,955.36 is: 226,258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,277.76 : 401,964.24 = 163,955.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,277.76/401,964.24 = 163,955.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,277.76x = 401,964.24 × 163,955.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,277.76x = 65,904,191,676.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,904,191,676.33/291,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,258.92

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