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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,160.72, 390,705.15 and 162,339.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,160.72, 390,705.15 and 162,339.91 is: 223,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,160.72 : 390,705.15 = 162,339.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,160.72/390,705.15 = 162,339.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,160.72x = 390,705.15 × 162,339.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,160.72x = 63,427,038,519.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,427,038,519.55/283,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,996.60

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