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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,277.50, 392,302.85 and 163,442.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,277.50, 392,302.85 and 163,442.41 is: 225,550.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,277.50 : 392,302.85 = 163,442.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,277.50/392,302.85 = 163,442.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,277.50x = 392,302.85 × 163,442.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,277.50x = 64,118,921,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,118,921,455.90/284,277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,550.46

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