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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,176.20, 426,264.30 and 165,786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,176.20, 426,264.30 and 165,786.60 is: 248,679.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,176.20 : 426,264.30 = 165,786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,176.20/426,264.30 = 165,786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,176.20x = 426,264.30 × 165,786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,176.20x = 70,668,908,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,668,908,998.38/284,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,679.90

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