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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,473.14, 392,557.74 and 163,595.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,473.14, 392,557.74 and 163,595.22 is: 225,752.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,473.14 : 392,557.74 = 163,595.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,473.14/392,557.74 = 163,595.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,473.14x = 392,557.74 × 163,595.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,473.14x = 64,220,569,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,220,569,838.00/284,473.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,752.67

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