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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,918.24, 393,206.73 and 164,091.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,918.24, 393,206.73 and 164,091.35 is: 226,457.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,918.24 : 393,206.73 = 164,091.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,918.24/393,206.73 = 164,091.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,918.24x = 393,206.73 × 164,091.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,918.24x = 64,521,823,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,521,823,154.79/284,918.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,457.33

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