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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,363.84, 389,697.21 and 161,488.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,363.84, 389,697.21 and 161,488.35 is: 222,874.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,363.84 : 389,697.21 = 161,488.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,363.84/389,697.21 = 161,488.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,363.84x = 389,697.21 × 161,488.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,363.84x = 62,931,559,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,931,559,442.50/282,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,874.00

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