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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,663.04, 426,853.44 and 166,364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,663.04, 426,853.44 and 166,364.16 is: 249,463.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,663.04 : 426,853.44 = 166,364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,663.04/426,853.44 = 166,364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,663.04x = 426,853.44 × 166,364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,663.04x = 71,013,113,988.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,013,113,988.71/284,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,463.77

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