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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,228.02, 403,270.74 and 163,168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,228.02, 403,270.74 and 163,168.50 is: 225,170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,228.02 : 403,270.74 = 163,168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,228.02/403,270.74 = 163,168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,228.02x = 403,270.74 × 163,168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,228.02x = 65,801,081,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,801,081,739.69/292,228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,170.34

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