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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,361.98, 395,132.08 and 165,514.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,361.98, 395,132.08 and 165,514.54 is: 228,382.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,361.98 : 395,132.08 = 165,514.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,361.98/395,132.08 = 165,514.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,361.98x = 395,132.08 × 165,514.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,361.98x = 65,400,104,460.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,400,104,460.44/286,361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,382.64

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