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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,215.96, 403,238.97 and 163,166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,215.96, 403,238.97 and 163,166.58 is: 225,159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,215.96 : 403,238.97 = 163,166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,215.96/403,238.97 = 163,166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,215.96x = 403,238.97 × 163,166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,215.96x = 65,795,123,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,795,123,657.62/292,215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,159.24

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