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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,369.12, 389,593.44 and 167,552.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,369.12, 389,593.44 and 167,552.43 is: 231,177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,369.12 : 389,593.44 = 167,552.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,369.12/389,593.44 = 167,552.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,369.12x = 389,593.44 × 167,552.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,369.12x = 65,277,327,584.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,277,327,584.06/282,369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,177.29

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