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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,630.60, 390,012.18 and 161,771.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,630.60, 390,012.18 and 161,771.40 is: 223,234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,630.60 : 390,012.18 = 161,771.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,630.60/390,012.18 = 161,771.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,630.60x = 390,012.18 × 161,771.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,630.60x = 63,092,816,375.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,092,816,375.65/282,630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,234.20

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