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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,801.67, 402,689.37 and 164,477.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,801.67, 402,689.37 and 164,477.26 is: 226,980.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,801.67 : 402,689.37 = 164,477.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,801.67/402,689.37 = 164,477.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,801.67x = 402,689.37 × 164,477.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,801.67x = 66,233,244,208.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,233,244,208.73/291,801.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,980.35

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