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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,524.87, 389,951.58 and 161,735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,524.87, 389,951.58 and 161,735.96 is: 223,234.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,524.87 : 389,951.58 = 161,735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,524.87/389,951.58 = 161,735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,524.87x = 389,951.58 × 161,735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,524.87x = 63,069,190,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,069,190,386.38/282,524.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,234.12

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