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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,105.20, 426,157.80 and 165,715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,105.20, 426,157.80 and 165,715.60 is: 248,573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,105.20 : 426,157.80 = 165,715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,105.20/426,157.80 = 165,715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,105.20x = 426,157.80 × 165,715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,105.20x = 70,620,995,521.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,620,995,521.68/284,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,573.40

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