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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,307.24, 402,002.94 and 163,983.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,307.24, 402,002.94 and 163,983.16 is: 226,296.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,307.24 : 402,002.94 = 163,983.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,307.24/402,002.94 = 163,983.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,307.24x = 402,002.94 × 163,983.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,307.24x = 65,921,712,430.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,921,712,430.49/291,307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,296.17

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