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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,027.38, 390,581.01 and 162,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,027.38, 390,581.01 and 162,166.20 is: 223,791.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,027.38 : 390,581.01 = 162,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,027.38/390,581.01 = 162,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,027.38x = 390,581.01 × 162,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,027.38x = 63,339,038,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,339,038,183.86/283,027.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,791.20

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