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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,514.02, 402,278.85 and 164,201.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,514.02, 402,278.85 and 164,201.46 is: 226,592.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,514.02 : 402,278.85 = 164,201.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,514.02/402,278.85 = 164,201.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,514.02x = 402,278.85 × 164,201.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,514.02x = 66,054,774,497.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,054,774,497.12/291,514.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,592.10

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