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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,209.78, 392,196.18 and 163,265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,209.78, 392,196.18 and 163,265.98 is: 225,299.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,209.78 : 392,196.18 = 163,265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,209.78/392,196.18 = 163,265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,209.78x = 392,196.18 × 163,265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,209.78x = 64,032,293,679.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,032,293,679.96/284,209.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,299.40

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