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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,325.86, 392,436.99 and 163,536.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,325.86, 392,436.99 and 163,536.95 is: 225,719.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,325.86 : 392,436.99 = 163,536.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,325.86/392,436.99 = 163,536.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,325.86x = 392,436.99 × 163,536.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,325.86x = 64,177,946,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,177,946,449.60/284,325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,719.70

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