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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,755.93, 392,850.17 and 163,832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,755.93, 392,850.17 and 163,832.14 is: 226,023.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,755.93 : 392,850.17 = 163,832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,755.93/392,850.17 = 163,832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,755.93x = 392,850.17 × 163,832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,755.93x = 64,361,483,231.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,361,483,231.30/284,755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,023.33

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