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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,100.85, 390,689.95 and 162,265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,100.85, 390,689.95 and 162,265.45 is: 223,932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,100.85 : 390,689.95 = 162,265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,100.85/390,689.95 = 162,265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,100.85x = 390,689.95 × 162,265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,100.85x = 63,395,479,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,395,479,735.90/283,100.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,932.50

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