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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,904.48, 427,122.48 and 166,283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,904.48, 427,122.48 and 166,283.04 is: 249,287.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,904.48 : 427,122.48 = 166,283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,904.48/427,122.48 = 166,283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,904.48x = 427,122.48 × 166,283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,904.48x = 71,023,224,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,023,224,426.74/284,904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,287.85

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