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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,716.20, 392,897.88 and 163,876.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,716.20, 392,897.88 and 163,876.08 is: 226,142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,716.20 : 392,897.88 = 163,876.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,716.20/392,897.88 = 163,876.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,716.20x = 392,897.88 × 163,876.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,716.20x = 64,386,564,414.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,386,564,414.71/284,716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,142.96

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