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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,037.54, 391,995.24 and 163,202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,037.54, 391,995.24 and 163,202.16 is: 225,232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,037.54 : 391,995.24 = 163,202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,037.54/391,995.24 = 163,202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,037.54x = 391,995.24 × 163,202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,037.54x = 63,974,469,877.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,974,469,877.72/284,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,232.45

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