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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,543.85, 391,299.38 and 162,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,543.85, 391,299.38 and 162,707.24 is: 224,541.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,543.85 : 391,299.38 = 162,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,543.85/391,299.38 = 162,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,543.85x = 391,299.38 × 162,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,543.85x = 63,667,239,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,667,239,363.48/283,543.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,541.07

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