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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,278.50, 392,304.22 and 163,443.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,278.50, 392,304.22 and 163,443.41 is: 225,551.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,278.50 : 392,304.22 = 163,443.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,278.50/392,304.22 = 163,443.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,278.50x = 392,304.22 × 163,443.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,278.50x = 64,119,539,474.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,119,539,474.19/284,278.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,551.84

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