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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,501.84, 389,755.98 and 161,599.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,501.84, 389,755.98 and 161,599.08 is: 222,951.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,501.84 : 389,755.98 = 161,599.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,501.84/389,755.98 = 161,599.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,501.84x = 389,755.98 × 161,599.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,501.84x = 62,984,207,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,984,207,792.50/282,501.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,951.50

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