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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,458.68, 389,860.20 and 161,669.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,458.68, 389,860.20 and 161,669.68 is: 223,142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,458.68 : 389,860.20 = 161,669.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,458.68/389,860.20 = 161,669.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,458.68x = 389,860.20 × 161,669.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,458.68x = 63,028,573,778.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,028,573,778.74/282,458.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,142.63

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