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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,398.72, 391,125.98 and 162,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,398.72, 391,125.98 and 162,537.40 is: 224,322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,398.72 : 391,125.98 = 162,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,398.72/391,125.98 = 162,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,398.72x = 391,125.98 × 162,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,398.72x = 63,572,600,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,572,600,756.90/283,398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,322.12

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