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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,451.13, 392,553.91 and 163,592.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,451.13, 392,553.91 and 163,592.35 is: 225,763.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,451.13 : 392,553.91 = 163,592.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,451.13/392,553.91 = 163,592.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,451.13x = 392,553.91 × 163,592.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,451.13x = 64,218,816,638.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,218,816,638.59/284,451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,763.97

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