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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,285.13, 401,919.82 and 163,933.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,285.13, 401,919.82 and 163,933.69 is: 226,198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,285.13 : 401,919.82 = 163,933.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,285.13/401,919.82 = 163,933.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,285.13x = 401,919.82 × 163,933.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,285.13x = 65,888,199,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,888,199,176.74/291,285.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,198.29

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