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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,602.78, 403,787.03 and 163,544.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,602.78, 403,787.03 and 163,544.27 is: 225,688.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,602.78 : 403,787.03 = 163,544.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,602.78/403,787.03 = 163,544.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,602.78x = 403,787.03 × 163,544.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,602.78x = 66,037,052,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,037,052,220.16/292,602.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,688.40

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