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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,210.73, 393,612.67 and 162,705.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,210.73, 393,612.67 and 162,705.81 is: 224,546.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,210.73 : 393,612.67 = 162,705.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,210.73/393,612.67 = 162,705.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,210.73x = 393,612.67 × 162,705.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,210.73x = 64,043,068,298.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,043,068,298.61/285,210.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,546.49

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