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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,190.36, 390,757.92 and 162,308.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,190.36, 390,757.92 and 162,308.36 is: 223,959.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,190.36 : 390,757.92 = 162,308.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,190.36/390,757.92 = 162,308.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,190.36x = 390,757.92 × 162,308.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,190.36x = 63,423,277,152.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,423,277,152.21/283,190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,959.87

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