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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,038.76, 389,209.86 and 161,178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,038.76, 389,209.86 and 161,178.66 is: 222,424.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,038.76 : 389,209.86 = 161,178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,038.76/389,209.86 = 161,178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,038.76x = 389,209.86 × 161,178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,038.76x = 62,732,323,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,732,323,693.59/282,038.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,424.48

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