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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,351.69, 391,010.23 and 162,487.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,351.69, 391,010.23 and 162,487.13 is: 224,223.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,351.69 : 391,010.23 = 162,487.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,351.69/391,010.23 = 162,487.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,351.69x = 391,010.23 × 162,487.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,351.69x = 63,534,130,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,534,130,073.34/283,351.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,223.58

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