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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,127.25, 389,335.64 and 161,271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,127.25, 389,335.64 and 161,271.18 is: 222,554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,127.25 : 389,335.64 = 161,271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,127.25/389,335.64 = 161,271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,127.25x = 389,335.64 × 161,271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,127.25x = 62,788,617,272.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,788,617,272.50/282,127.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,554.24

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