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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,485.37, 392,601.12 and 163,626.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,485.37, 392,601.12 and 163,626.53 is: 225,811.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,485.37 : 392,601.12 = 163,626.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,485.37/392,601.12 = 163,626.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,485.37x = 392,601.12 × 163,626.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,485.37x = 64,239,958,939.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,239,958,939.71/284,485.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,811.12

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