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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,132.02, 389,342.20 and 161,275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,132.02, 389,342.20 and 161,275.94 is: 222,560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,132.02 : 389,342.20 = 161,275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,132.02/389,342.20 = 161,275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,132.02x = 389,342.20 × 161,275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,132.02x = 62,791,529,286.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,791,529,286.67/282,132.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,560.80

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