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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,495.92, 392,615.66 and 163,637.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,495.92, 392,615.66 and 163,637.08 is: 225,825.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,495.92 : 392,615.66 = 163,637.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,495.92/392,615.66 = 163,637.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,495.92x = 392,615.66 × 163,637.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,495.92x = 64,246,480,164.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,246,480,164.67/284,495.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,825.66

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