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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,754.93, 392,848.79 and 163,831.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,754.93, 392,848.79 and 163,831.14 is: 226,021.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,754.93 : 392,848.79 = 163,831.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,754.93/392,848.79 = 163,831.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,754.93x = 392,848.79 × 163,831.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,754.93x = 64,360,864,294.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,360,864,294.16/284,754.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,021.95

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