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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,891.41, 393,106.44 and 164,009.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,891.41, 393,106.44 and 164,009.32 is: 226,307.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,891.41 : 393,106.44 = 164,009.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,891.41/393,106.44 = 164,009.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,891.41x = 393,106.44 × 164,009.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,891.41x = 64,473,119,912.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,473,119,912.02/284,891.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,307.70

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