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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,069.33, 389,290.11 and 161,215.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,069.33, 389,290.11 and 161,215.71 is: 222,497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,069.33 : 389,290.11 = 161,215.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,069.33/389,290.11 = 161,215.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,069.33x = 389,290.11 × 161,215.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,069.33x = 62,759,681,479.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,759,681,479.63/282,069.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,497.36

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