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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,166.44, 393,571.12 and 164,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,166.44, 393,571.12 and 164,284.20 is: 226,736.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,166.44 : 393,571.12 = 164,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,166.44/393,571.12 = 164,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,166.44x = 393,571.12 × 164,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,166.44x = 64,657,516,592.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,657,516,592.30/285,166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,736.07

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