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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,942.76, 393,125.51 and 164,081.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,942.76, 393,125.51 and 164,081.45 is: 226,377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,942.76 : 393,125.51 = 164,081.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,942.76/393,125.51 = 164,081.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,942.76x = 393,125.51 × 164,081.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,942.76x = 64,504,601,747.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,504,601,747.16/284,942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,377.40

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