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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,045.73, 389,167.59 and 167,302.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,045.73, 389,167.59 and 167,302.75 is: 230,844.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,045.73 : 389,167.59 = 167,302.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,045.73/389,167.59 = 167,302.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,045.73x = 389,167.59 × 167,302.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,045.73x = 65,108,808,017.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,108,808,017.87/282,045.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,844.86

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