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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,284.30, 389,538.05 and 167,567.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,284.30, 389,538.05 and 167,567.85 is: 231,235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,284.30 : 389,538.05 = 167,567.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,284.30/389,538.05 = 167,567.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,284.30x = 389,538.05 × 167,567.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,284.30x = 65,274,052,693.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,274,052,693.85/282,284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,235.15

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