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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,438.38, 389,593.80 and 167,641.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,438.38, 389,593.80 and 167,641.38 is: 231,243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,438.38 : 389,593.80 = 167,641.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,438.38/389,593.80 = 167,641.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,438.38x = 389,593.80 × 167,641.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,438.38x = 65,312,042,271.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,312,042,271.44/282,438.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,243.51

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