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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,322.76, 392,386.07 and 163,501.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,322.76, 392,386.07 and 163,501.94 is: 225,644.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,322.76 : 392,386.07 = 163,501.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,322.76/392,386.07 = 163,501.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,322.76x = 392,386.07 × 163,501.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,322.76x = 64,155,885,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,155,885,063.70/284,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,644.57

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