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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,136.52, 389,348.33 and 161,280.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,136.52, 389,348.33 and 161,280.42 is: 222,566.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,136.52 : 389,348.33 = 161,280.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,136.52/389,348.33 = 161,280.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,136.52x = 389,348.33 × 161,280.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,136.52x = 62,794,261,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,794,261,382.30/282,136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,566.94

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