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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,494.92, 392,614.28 and 163,636.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,494.92, 392,614.28 and 163,636.08 is: 225,824.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,494.92 : 392,614.28 = 163,636.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,494.92/392,614.28 = 163,636.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,494.92x = 392,614.28 × 163,636.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,494.92x = 64,245,861,731.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,245,861,731.22/284,494.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,824.28

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