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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,627.64, 390,044.34 and 161,808.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,627.64, 390,044.34 and 161,808.04 is: 223,305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,627.64 : 390,044.34 = 161,808.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,627.64/390,044.34 = 161,808.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,627.64x = 390,044.34 × 161,808.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,627.64x = 63,112,310,168.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,112,310,168.49/282,627.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,305.51

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