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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,371.32, 389,699.48 and 161,488.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,371.32, 389,699.48 and 161,488.99 is: 222,870.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,371.32 : 389,699.48 = 161,488.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,371.32/389,699.48 = 161,488.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,371.32x = 389,699.48 × 161,488.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,371.32x = 62,932,175,865.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,932,175,865.38/282,371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,870.29

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