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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,582.70, 389,985.84 and 161,761.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,582.70, 389,985.84 and 161,761.90 is: 223,243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,582.70 : 389,985.84 = 161,761.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,582.70/389,985.84 = 161,761.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,582.70x = 389,985.84 × 161,761.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,582.70x = 63,084,850,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,084,850,451.50/282,582.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,243.85

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