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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,118.88, 390,720.18 and 162,280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,118.88, 390,720.18 and 162,280.26 is: 223,956.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,118.88 : 390,720.18 = 162,280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,118.88/390,720.18 = 162,280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,118.88x = 390,720.18 × 162,280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,118.88x = 63,406,172,397.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,406,172,397.65/283,118.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,956.00

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