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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,228.78, 389,475.21 and 161,372.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,228.78, 389,475.21 and 161,372.34 is: 222,693.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,228.78 : 389,475.21 = 161,372.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,228.78/389,475.21 = 161,372.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,228.78x = 389,475.21 × 161,372.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,228.78x = 62,850,526,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,850,526,009.69/282,228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,693.54

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