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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,422.39, 402,169.64 and 162,369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,422.39, 402,169.64 and 162,369.42 is: 224,073.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,422.39 : 402,169.64 = 162,369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,422.39/402,169.64 = 162,369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,422.39x = 402,169.64 × 162,369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,422.39x = 65,300,050,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,300,050,376.56/291,422.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,073.56

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