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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,111.20, 426,166.80 and 165,721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,111.20, 426,166.80 and 165,721.60 is: 248,582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,111.20 : 426,166.80 = 165,721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,111.20/426,166.80 = 165,721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,111.20x = 426,166.80 × 165,721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,111.20x = 70,625,043,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,625,043,962.88/284,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,582.40

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