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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,006.95, 393,275.02 and 164,187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,006.95, 393,275.02 and 164,187.35 is: 226,558.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,006.95 : 393,275.02 = 164,187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,006.95/393,275.02 = 164,187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,006.95x = 393,275.02 × 164,187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,006.95x = 64,570,782,534.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,570,782,534.06/285,006.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,558.62

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