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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,625.92, 390,028.32 and 161,766.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,625.92, 390,028.32 and 161,766.72 is: 223,240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,625.92 : 390,028.32 = 161,766.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,625.92/390,028.32 = 161,766.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,625.92x = 390,028.32 × 161,766.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,625.92x = 63,093,602,033.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,093,602,033.51/282,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,240.68

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