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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,232.56, 393,618.24 and 164,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,232.56, 393,618.24 and 164,329.44 is: 226,773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,232.56 : 393,618.24 = 164,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,232.56/393,618.24 = 164,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,232.56x = 393,618.24 × 164,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,232.56x = 64,683,064,952.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,683,064,952.99/285,232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,773.08

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