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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,184.84, 392,188.14 and 163,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,184.84, 392,188.14 and 163,365.24 is: 225,451.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,184.84 : 392,188.14 = 163,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,184.84/392,188.14 = 163,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,184.84x = 392,188.14 × 163,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,184.84x = 64,069,909,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,069,909,616.25/284,184.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,451.54

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