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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,248.84, 392,276.10 and 163,429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,248.84, 392,276.10 and 163,429.32 is: 225,539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,248.84 : 392,276.10 = 163,429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,248.84/392,276.10 = 163,429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,248.84x = 392,276.10 × 163,429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,248.84x = 64,109,416,275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,109,416,275.25/284,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,539.76

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