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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,466.44, 389,708.82 and 159,942.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,466.44, 389,708.82 and 159,942.12 is: 220,666.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,466.44 : 389,708.82 = 159,942.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,466.44/389,708.82 = 159,942.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,466.44x = 389,708.82 × 159,942.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,466.44x = 62,330,854,853.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,330,854,853.50/282,466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,666.41

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