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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,142.81, 390,746.25 and 162,306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,142.81, 390,746.25 and 162,306.96 is: 223,988.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,142.81 : 390,746.25 = 162,306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,142.81/390,746.25 = 162,306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,142.81x = 390,746.25 × 162,306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,142.81x = 63,420,835,968.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,420,835,968.90/283,142.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,988.87

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