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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,332.66, 402,039.72 and 162,270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,332.66, 402,039.72 and 162,270.09 is: 223,933.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,332.66 : 402,039.72 = 162,270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,332.66/402,039.72 = 162,270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,332.66x = 402,039.72 × 162,270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,332.66x = 65,239,021,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,239,021,547.97/291,332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,933.09

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