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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,505.56, 389,762.50 and 159,981.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,505.56, 389,762.50 and 159,981.16 is: 220,720.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,505.56 : 389,762.50 = 159,981.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,505.56/389,762.50 = 159,981.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,505.56x = 389,762.50 × 159,981.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,505.56x = 62,354,656,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,354,656,874.50/282,505.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,720.11

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