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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,814.01, 393,042.68 and 163,911.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,814.01, 393,042.68 and 163,911.25 is: 226,197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,814.01 : 393,042.68 = 163,911.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,814.01/393,042.68 = 163,911.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,814.01x = 393,042.68 × 163,911.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,814.01x = 64,424,116,982.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,424,116,982.15/284,814.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,197.15

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