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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,070.33, 389,291.49 and 161,216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,070.33, 389,291.49 and 161,216.71 is: 222,498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,070.33 : 389,291.49 = 161,216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,070.33/389,291.49 = 161,216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,070.33x = 389,291.49 × 161,216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,070.33x = 62,760,293,248.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,760,293,248.80/282,070.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,498.74

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