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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,055.32, 426,082.47 and 165,643.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,055.32, 426,082.47 and 165,643.62 is: 248,465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,055.32 : 426,082.47 = 165,643.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,055.32/426,082.47 = 165,643.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,055.32x = 426,082.47 × 165,643.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,055.32x = 70,577,842,749.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,577,842,749.34/284,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,465.14

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