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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,549.74, 389,940.51 and 161,728.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,549.74, 389,940.51 and 161,728.94 is: 223,198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,549.74 : 389,940.51 = 161,728.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,549.74/389,940.51 = 161,728.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,549.74x = 389,940.51 × 161,728.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,549.74x = 63,064,665,345.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,064,665,345.36/282,549.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,198.45

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