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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,142.22, 390,752.33 and 162,303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,142.22, 390,752.33 and 162,303.59 is: 223,988.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,142.22 : 390,752.33 = 162,303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,142.22/390,752.33 = 162,303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,142.22x = 390,752.33 × 162,303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,142.22x = 63,420,503,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,420,503,194.59/283,142.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,988.15

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