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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,091.96, 392,069.03 and 163,275.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,091.96, 392,069.03 and 163,275.39 is: 225,332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,091.96 : 392,069.03 = 163,275.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,091.96/392,069.03 = 163,275.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,091.96x = 392,069.03 × 163,275.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,091.96x = 64,015,222,963.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,015,222,963.79/284,091.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,332.75

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