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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,149.46, 393,547.81 and 164,267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,149.46, 393,547.81 and 164,267.49 is: 226,713.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,149.46 : 393,547.81 = 164,267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,149.46/393,547.81 = 164,267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,149.46x = 393,547.81 × 164,267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,149.46x = 64,647,110,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,647,110,943.70/285,149.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,713.08

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