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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,222.22, 390,800.91 and 162,341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,222.22, 390,800.91 and 162,341.25 is: 224,004.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,222.22 : 390,800.91 = 162,341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,222.22/390,800.91 = 162,341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,222.22x = 390,800.91 × 162,341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,222.22x = 63,443,108,230.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,443,108,230.54/283,222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,004.70

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