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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,332.17, 389,447.35 and 167,535.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,332.17, 389,447.35 and 167,535.33 is: 231,097.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,332.17 : 389,447.35 = 167,535.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,332.17/389,447.35 = 167,535.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,332.17x = 389,447.35 × 167,535.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,332.17x = 65,246,190,299.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,246,190,299.88/282,332.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,097.26

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