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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,322.88, 390,987 and 162,468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,322.88, 390,987 and 162,468.72 is: 224,207.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,322.88 : 390,987 = 162,468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,322.88/390,987 = 162,468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,322.88x = 390,987 × 162,468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,322.88x = 63,523,157,426.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,523,157,426.64/283,322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,207.65

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