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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,275.45, 395,108.71 and 165,486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,275.45, 395,108.71 and 165,486.76 is: 228,399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,275.45 : 395,108.71 = 165,486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,275.45/395,108.71 = 165,486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,275.45x = 395,108.71 × 165,486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,275.45x = 65,385,260,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,385,260,265.68/286,275.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,399.82

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