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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,371.87, 391,011.66 and 162,518.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,371.87, 391,011.66 and 162,518.25 is: 224,251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,371.87 : 391,011.66 = 162,518.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,371.87/391,011.66 = 162,518.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,371.87x = 391,011.66 × 162,518.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,371.87x = 63,546,530,712.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,546,530,712.80/283,371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,251.37

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