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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,624.69, 394,146.90 and 164,758.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,624.69, 394,146.90 and 164,758.79 is: 227,358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,624.69 : 394,146.90 = 164,758.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,624.69/394,146.90 = 164,758.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,624.69x = 394,146.90 × 164,758.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,624.69x = 64,939,164,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,939,164,355.52/285,624.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,358.37

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