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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,959.63, 402,977.70 and 164,709.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,959.63, 402,977.70 and 164,709.03 is: 227,339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,959.63 : 402,977.70 = 164,709.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,959.63/402,977.70 = 164,709.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,959.63x = 402,977.70 × 164,709.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,959.63x = 66,374,066,078.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,374,066,078.63/291,959.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,339.88

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