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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,497.92, 392,618.42 and 163,639.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,497.92, 392,618.42 and 163,639.08 is: 225,828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,497.92 : 392,618.42 = 163,639.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,497.92/392,618.42 = 163,639.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,497.92x = 392,618.42 × 163,639.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,497.92x = 64,247,717,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,247,717,039.85/284,497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,828.42

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