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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,926.23, 393,207.91 and 162,436.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,926.23, 393,207.91 and 162,436.73 is: 224,168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,926.23 : 393,207.91 = 162,436.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,926.23/393,207.91 = 162,436.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,926.23x = 393,207.91 × 162,436.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,926.23x = 63,871,405,144.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,871,405,144.49/284,926.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,168.22

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