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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,673.79, 392,809.13 and 163,768.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,673.79, 392,809.13 and 163,768.87 is: 225,977.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,673.79 : 392,809.13 = 163,768.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,673.79/392,809.13 = 163,768.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,673.79x = 392,809.13 × 163,768.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,673.79x = 64,329,906,526.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,329,906,526.94/284,673.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,977.62

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