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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,188.13, 393,601.86 and 164,306.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,188.13, 393,601.86 and 164,306.43 is: 226,767.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,188.13 : 393,601.86 = 164,306.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,188.13/393,601.86 = 164,306.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,188.13x = 393,601.86 × 164,306.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,188.13x = 64,671,316,457.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,671,316,457.96/285,188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,767.21

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