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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,384.40, 422,517.87 and 168,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,384.40, 422,517.87 and 168,114.24 is: 251,541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,384.40 : 422,517.87 = 168,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,384.40/422,517.87 = 168,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,384.40x = 422,517.87 × 168,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,384.40x = 71,031,270,601.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,031,270,601.47/282,384.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,541.06

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