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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,095.68, 392,074.20 and 163,279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,095.68, 392,074.20 and 163,279.14 is: 225,337.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,095.68 : 392,074.20 = 163,279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,095.68/392,074.20 = 163,279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,095.68x = 392,074.20 × 163,279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,095.68x = 64,017,538,192.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,017,538,192.19/284,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,337.95

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