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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,337.73, 389,514.93 and 161,414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,337.73, 389,514.93 and 161,414.04 is: 222,687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,337.73 : 389,514.93 = 161,414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,337.73/389,514.93 = 161,414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,337.73x = 389,514.93 × 161,414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,337.73x = 62,873,178,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,873,178,491.62/282,337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,687.84

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