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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,280.51, 392,306.97 and 163,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,280.51, 392,306.97 and 163,445.40 is: 225,554.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,280.51 : 392,306.97 = 163,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,280.51/392,306.97 = 163,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,280.51x = 392,306.97 × 163,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,280.51x = 64,120,769,634.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,120,769,634.44/284,280.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,554.58

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