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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,325.16, 402,029.37 and 162,262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,325.16, 402,029.37 and 162,262.59 is: 223,922.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,325.16 : 402,029.37 = 162,262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,325.16/402,029.37 = 162,262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,325.16x = 402,029.37 × 162,262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,325.16x = 65,234,326,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,234,326,832.27/291,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,922.74

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