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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,120.88, 390,722.94 and 162,282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,120.88, 390,722.94 and 162,282.26 is: 223,958.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,120.88 : 390,722.94 = 162,282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,120.88/390,722.94 = 162,282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,120.88x = 390,722.94 × 162,282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,120.88x = 63,407,401,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,407,401,737.04/283,120.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,958.76

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