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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,041.73, 389,162.07 and 167,298.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,041.73, 389,162.07 and 167,298.75 is: 230,839.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,041.73 : 389,162.07 = 167,298.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,041.73/389,162.07 = 167,298.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,041.73x = 389,162.07 × 167,298.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,041.73x = 65,106,327,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,106,327,858.41/282,041.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,839.34

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