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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,109.20, 425,872.20 and 165,719.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,109.20, 425,872.20 and 165,719.60 is: 248,409.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,109.20 : 425,872.20 = 165,719.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,109.20/425,872.20 = 165,719.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,109.20x = 425,872.20 × 165,719.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,109.20x = 70,575,370,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,575,370,635.12/284,109.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,409.31

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