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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,161.16, 829,941 and 193,385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,161.16, 829,941 and 193,385.08 is: 290,147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,161.16 : 829,941 = 193,385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,161.16/829,941 = 193,385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,161.16x = 829,941 × 193,385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,161.16x = 160,498,206,680.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,498,206,680.28/553,161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,147.28

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