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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,307.01, 390,846.53 and 168,562.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,307.01, 390,846.53 and 168,562.71 is: 232,546.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,307.01 : 390,846.53 = 168,562.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,307.01/390,846.53 = 168,562.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,307.01x = 390,846.53 × 168,562.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,307.01x = 65,882,150,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,882,150,290.90/283,307.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,546.84

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