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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,950.41, 393,197.39 and 164,131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,950.41, 393,197.39 and 164,131.01 is: 226,481.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,950.41 : 393,197.39 = 164,131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,950.41/393,197.39 = 164,131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,950.41x = 393,197.39 × 164,131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,950.41x = 64,535,884,053.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,535,884,053.40/284,950.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,481.11

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