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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,407.28, 389,731.20 and 161,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,407.28, 389,731.20 and 161,548.80 is: 222,942.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,407.28 : 389,731.20 = 161,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,407.28/389,731.20 = 161,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,407.28x = 389,731.20 × 161,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,407.28x = 62,960,607,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,960,607,682.56/282,407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,942.58

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