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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,020.52, 390,624.14 and 162,242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,020.52, 390,624.14 and 162,242.84 is: 223,927.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,020.52 : 390,624.14 = 162,242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,020.52/390,624.14 = 162,242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,020.52x = 390,624.14 × 162,242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,020.52x = 63,375,969,846.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,375,969,846.16/283,020.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,927.12

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