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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,106.20, 426,159.30 and 165,716.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,106.20, 426,159.30 and 165,716.60 is: 248,574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,106.20 : 426,159.30 = 165,716.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,106.20/426,159.30 = 165,716.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,106.20x = 426,159.30 × 165,716.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,106.20x = 70,621,670,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,621,670,254.38/284,106.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,574.90

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