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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,122.88, 390,725.70 and 162,284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,122.88, 390,725.70 and 162,284.26 is: 223,961.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,122.88 : 390,725.70 = 162,284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,122.88/390,725.70 = 162,284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,122.88x = 390,725.70 × 162,284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,122.88x = 63,408,631,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,408,631,087.48/283,122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,961.52

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