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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,160.10, 393,562.49 and 164,278.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,160.10, 393,562.49 and 164,278.13 is: 226,727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,160.10 : 393,562.49 = 164,278.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,160.10/393,562.49 = 164,278.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,160.10x = 393,562.49 × 164,278.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,160.10x = 64,653,707,106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,653,707,106.14/285,160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,727.75

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