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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,502.92, 402,269.22 and 164,178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,502.92, 402,269.22 and 164,178.12 is: 226,563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,502.92 : 402,269.22 = 164,178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,502.92/402,269.22 = 164,178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,502.92x = 402,269.22 × 164,178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,502.92x = 66,043,804,273.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,043,804,273.47/291,502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,563.10

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