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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,319.41, 402,021.44 and 162,256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,319.41, 402,021.44 and 162,256.84 is: 223,914.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,319.41 : 402,021.44 = 162,256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,319.41/402,021.44 = 162,256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,319.41x = 402,021.44 × 162,256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,319.41x = 65,230,728,466.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,230,728,466.65/291,319.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,914.80

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