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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,078.91, 390,659.64 and 162,243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,078.91, 390,659.64 and 162,243.51 is: 223,902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,078.91 : 390,659.64 = 162,243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,078.91/390,659.64 = 162,243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,078.91x = 390,659.64 × 162,243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,078.91x = 63,381,991,208.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,381,991,208.94/283,078.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,902.21

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