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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,646.61, 394,178.73 and 164,826.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,646.61, 394,178.73 and 164,826.74 is: 227,453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,646.61 : 394,178.73 = 164,826.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,646.61/394,178.73 = 164,826.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,646.61x = 394,178.73 × 164,826.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,646.61x = 64,971,195,043.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,971,195,043.24/285,646.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,453.06

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