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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,349.47, 393,781.50 and 164,490.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,349.47, 393,781.50 and 164,490.09 is: 226,995.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,349.47 : 393,781.50 = 164,490.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,349.47/393,781.50 = 164,490.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,349.47x = 393,781.50 × 164,490.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,349.47x = 64,773,154,375.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,773,154,375.34/285,349.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,995.88

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