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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,348.63, 284,431.95 and 162,669.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,348.63, 284,431.95 and 162,669.96 is: 224,225.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,348.63 : 284,431.95 = 162,669.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,348.63/284,431.95 = 162,669.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,348.63x = 284,431.95 × 162,669.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,348.63x = 46,268,533,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,268,533,929.22/206,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,225.07

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