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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,287.83, 389,542.92 and 167,571.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,287.83, 389,542.92 and 167,571.38 is: 231,240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,287.83 : 389,542.92 = 167,571.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,287.83/389,542.92 = 167,571.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,287.83x = 389,542.92 × 167,571.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,287.83x = 65,276,244,673.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,276,244,673.63/282,287.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,240.02

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