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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,091.76, 390,683.16 and 162,270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,091.76, 390,683.16 and 162,270.48 is: 223,942.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,091.76 : 390,683.16 = 162,270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,091.76/390,683.16 = 162,270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,091.76x = 390,683.16 × 162,270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,091.76x = 63,396,343,901.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,396,343,901.12/283,091.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,942.74

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