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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,099.44, 389,323.58 and 161,217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,099.44, 389,323.58 and 161,217.11 is: 222,494.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,099.44 : 389,323.58 = 161,217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,099.44/389,323.58 = 161,217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,099.44x = 389,323.58 × 161,217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,099.44x = 62,765,619,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,765,619,669.75/282,099.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,494.67

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