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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,183.42, 393,594.57 and 164,301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,183.42, 393,594.57 and 164,301.18 is: 226,759.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,183.42 : 393,594.57 = 164,301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,183.42/393,594.57 = 164,301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,183.42x = 393,594.57 × 164,301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,183.42x = 64,668,052,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,668,052,292.59/285,183.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,759.51

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