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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,572.30, 392,783.54 and 163,725.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,572.30, 392,783.54 and 163,725.96 is: 225,984.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,572.30 : 392,783.54 = 163,725.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,572.30/392,783.54 = 163,725.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,572.30x = 392,783.54 × 163,725.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,572.30x = 64,308,862,158.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,308,862,158.70/284,572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,984.27

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