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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,399.72, 391,127.36 and 162,538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,399.72, 391,127.36 and 162,538.40 is: 224,323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,399.72 : 391,127.36 = 162,538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,399.72/391,127.36 = 162,538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,399.72x = 391,127.36 × 162,538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,399.72x = 63,573,215,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,573,215,290.62/283,399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,323.49

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