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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,653.74, 402,523.86 and 164,341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,653.74, 402,523.86 and 164,341.18 is: 226,814.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,653.74 : 402,523.86 = 164,341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,653.74/402,523.86 = 164,341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,653.74x = 402,523.86 × 164,341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,653.74x = 66,151,246,130.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,151,246,130.55/291,653.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,814.32

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