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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,421.28, 402,181.95 and 162,368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,421.28, 402,181.95 and 162,368.24 is: 224,079.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,421.28 : 402,181.95 = 162,368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,421.28/402,181.95 = 162,368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,421.28x = 402,181.95 × 162,368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,421.28x = 65,301,573,370.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,301,573,370.36/291,421.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,079.64

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