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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,696.31, 392,868.96 and 168,485.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,696.31, 392,868.96 and 168,485.10 is: 232,502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,696.31 : 392,868.96 = 168,485.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,696.31/392,868.96 = 168,485.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,696.31x = 392,868.96 × 168,485.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,696.31x = 66,192,566,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,192,566,012.50/284,696.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,502.37

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