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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,229.20, 390,810.57 and 162,348.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,229.20, 390,810.57 and 162,348.25 is: 224,014.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,229.20 : 390,810.57 = 162,348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,229.20/390,810.57 = 162,348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,229.20x = 390,810.57 × 162,348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,229.20x = 63,447,412,121.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,447,412,121.00/283,229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,014.37

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