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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,444.86, 395,250.03 and 165,562.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,444.86, 395,250.03 and 165,562.86 is: 228,451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,444.86 : 395,250.03 = 165,562.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,444.86/395,250.03 = 165,562.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,444.86x = 395,250.03 × 165,562.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,444.86x = 65,438,725,381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,438,725,381.89/286,444.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,451.39

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