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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,190.56, 389,430.36 and 161,351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,190.56, 389,430.36 and 161,351.52 is: 222,669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,190.56 : 389,430.36 = 161,351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,190.56/389,430.36 = 161,351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,190.56x = 389,430.36 × 161,351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,190.56x = 62,835,180,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,835,180,520.15/282,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,669.32

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