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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,323.81, 393,746.22 and 164,464.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,323.81, 393,746.22 and 164,464.29 is: 226,960.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,323.81 : 393,746.22 = 164,464.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,323.81/393,746.22 = 164,464.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,323.81x = 393,746.22 × 164,464.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,323.81x = 64,757,192,512.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,757,192,512.48/285,323.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,960.36

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