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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,365.83, 392,475.21 and 163,497.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,365.83, 392,475.21 and 163,497.63 is: 225,655.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,365.83 : 392,475.21 = 163,497.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,365.83/392,475.21 = 163,497.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,365.83x = 392,475.21 × 163,497.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,365.83x = 64,168,766,668.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,168,766,668.75/284,365.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,655.69

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