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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,127.04, 393,493.58 and 164,266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,127.04, 393,493.58 and 164,266.12 is: 226,697.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,127.04 : 393,493.58 = 164,266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,127.04/393,493.58 = 164,266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,127.04x = 393,493.58 × 164,266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,127.04x = 64,637,663,631.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,637,663,631.51/285,127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,697.77

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