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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,487.74, 392,577.32 and 163,631.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,487.74, 392,577.32 and 163,631.06 is: 225,801.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,487.74 : 392,577.32 = 163,631.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,487.74/392,577.32 = 163,631.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,487.74x = 392,577.32 × 163,631.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,487.74x = 64,237,840,222.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,237,840,222.52/284,487.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,801.79

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