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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,618.72, 402,422.40 and 164,319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,618.72, 402,422.40 and 164,319.84 is: 226,754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,618.72 : 402,422.40 = 164,319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,618.72/402,422.40 = 164,319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,618.72x = 402,422.40 × 164,319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,618.72x = 66,125,984,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,125,984,380.42/291,618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,754.94

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