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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,094.47, 389,290.36 and 161,238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,094.47, 389,290.36 and 161,238.36 is: 222,508.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,094.47 : 389,290.36 = 161,238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,094.47/389,290.36 = 161,238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,094.47x = 389,290.36 × 161,238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,094.47x = 62,768,539,210.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,768,539,210.21/282,094.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,508.93

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