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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,040.11, 390,651.18 and 162,262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,040.11, 390,651.18 and 162,262.49 is: 223,954.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,040.11 : 390,651.18 = 162,262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,040.11/390,651.18 = 162,262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,040.11x = 390,651.18 × 162,262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,040.11x = 63,388,033,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,388,033,188.24/283,040.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,954.24

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