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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,755.43, 392,849.48 and 163,831.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,755.43, 392,849.48 and 163,831.64 is: 226,022.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,755.43 : 392,849.48 = 163,831.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,755.43/392,849.48 = 163,831.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,755.43x = 392,849.48 × 163,831.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,755.43x = 64,361,173,762.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,361,173,762.39/284,755.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,022.64

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