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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,091.46, 392,068.34 and 163,274.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,091.46, 392,068.34 and 163,274.89 is: 225,332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,091.46 : 392,068.34 = 163,274.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,091.46/392,068.34 = 163,274.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,091.46x = 392,068.34 × 163,274.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,091.46x = 64,014,914,269.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,014,914,269.61/284,091.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,332.07

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