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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,889.98, 402,792.53 and 164,557.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,889.98, 402,792.53 and 164,557.37 is: 227,080.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,889.98 : 402,792.53 = 164,557.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,889.98/402,792.53 = 164,557.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,889.98x = 402,792.53 × 164,557.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,889.98x = 66,282,476,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,282,476,555.70/291,889.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,080.34

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