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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,477.60, 425,216.40 and 165,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,477.60, 425,216.40 and 165,282.40 is: 247,923.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,477.60 : 425,216.40 = 165,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,477.60/425,216.40 = 165,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,477.60x = 425,216.40 × 165,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,477.60x = 70,280,787,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,280,787,111.36/283,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,923.60

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