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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,350.19, 391,008.17 and 162,485.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,350.19, 391,008.17 and 162,485.63 is: 224,221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,350.19 : 391,008.17 = 162,485.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,350.19/391,008.17 = 162,485.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,350.19x = 391,008.17 × 162,485.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,350.19x = 63,533,208,025.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,533,208,025.17/283,350.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,221.52

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