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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,673.12, 387,198.96 and 161,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,673.12, 387,198.96 and 161,372 is: 222,618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,673.12 : 387,198.96 = 161,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,673.12/387,198.96 = 161,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,673.12x = 387,198.96 × 161,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,673.12x = 62,483,070,573.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,483,070,573.12/280,673.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,618.65

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