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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,697.97, 402,528.74 and 164,381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,697.97, 402,528.74 and 164,381.76 is: 226,838.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,697.97 : 402,528.74 = 164,381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,697.97/402,528.74 = 164,381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,697.97x = 402,528.74 × 164,381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,697.97x = 66,168,381,909.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,168,381,909.87/291,697.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,838.68

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