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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,104.80, 390,640.02 and 162,222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,104.80, 390,640.02 and 162,222.86 is: 223,841.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,104.80 : 390,640.02 = 162,222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,104.80/390,640.02 = 162,222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,104.80x = 390,640.02 × 162,222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,104.80x = 63,370,741,274.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,370,741,274.86/283,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,841.99

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