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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,735.54, 394,299.88 and 163,203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,735.54, 394,299.88 and 163,203.85 is: 225,212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,735.54 : 394,299.88 = 163,203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,735.54/394,299.88 = 163,203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,735.54x = 394,299.88 × 163,203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,735.54x = 64,351,258,555.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,351,258,555.40/285,735.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,212.65

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