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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,227.52, 390,808.24 and 162,346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,227.52, 390,808.24 and 162,346.56 is: 224,012.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,227.52 : 390,808.24 = 162,346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,227.52/390,808.24 = 162,346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,227.52x = 390,808.24 × 162,346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,227.52x = 63,446,373,383.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,446,373,383.65/283,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,012.04

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