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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,668.50, 388,702.53 and 162,436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,668.50, 388,702.53 and 162,436.50 is: 224,162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,668.50 : 388,702.53 = 162,436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,668.50/388,702.53 = 162,436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,668.50x = 388,702.53 × 162,436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,668.50x = 63,139,478,514.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,139,478,514.35/281,668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,162.37

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