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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,238.48, 403,285.12 and 163,178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,238.48, 403,285.12 and 163,178.94 is: 225,184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,238.48 : 403,285.12 = 163,178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,238.48/403,285.12 = 163,178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,238.48x = 403,285.12 × 163,178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,238.48x = 65,807,638,399.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,807,638,399.37/292,238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,184.71

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