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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,615.15, 426,649.35 and 164,548.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,615.15, 426,649.35 and 164,548.85 is: 246,665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,615.15 : 426,649.35 = 164,548.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,615.15/426,649.35 = 164,548.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,615.15x = 426,649.35 × 164,548.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,615.15x = 70,204,659,895.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,204,659,895.75/284,615.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,665.22

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