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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,177.20, 426,265.80 and 165,787.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,177.20, 426,265.80 and 165,787.60 is: 248,681.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,177.20 : 426,265.80 = 165,787.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,177.20/426,265.80 = 165,787.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,177.20x = 426,265.80 × 165,787.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,177.20x = 70,669,583,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,669,583,944.08/284,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,681.40

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