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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,193.44, 393,609.12 and 164,311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,193.44, 393,609.12 and 164,311.68 is: 226,774.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,193.44 : 393,609.12 = 164,311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,193.44/393,609.12 = 164,311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,193.44x = 393,609.12 × 164,311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,193.44x = 64,674,575,770.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,674,575,770.52/285,193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,774.42

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