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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,691, 402,569.22 and 164,389.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,691, 402,569.22 and 164,389.78 is: 226,877.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,691 : 402,569.22 = 164,389.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,691/402,569.22 = 164,389.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,691x = 402,569.22 × 164,389.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,691x = 66,178,265,510.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,178,265,510.57/291,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,877.98

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