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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,041.11, 390,652.56 and 162,263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,041.11, 390,652.56 and 162,263.49 is: 223,955.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,041.11 : 390,652.56 = 162,263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,041.11/390,652.56 = 162,263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,041.11x = 390,652.56 × 162,263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,041.11x = 63,388,647,763.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,388,647,763.03/283,041.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,955.62

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