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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,425.40, 392,506.08 and 163,560.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,425.40, 392,506.08 and 163,560.98 is: 225,713.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,425.40 : 392,506.08 = 163,560.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,425.40/392,506.08 = 163,560.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,425.40x = 392,506.08 × 163,560.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,425.40x = 64,198,679,100.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,198,679,100.76/284,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,713.59

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