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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,641.82, 390,044.52 and 161,782.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,641.82, 390,044.52 and 161,782.50 is: 223,259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,641.82 : 390,044.52 = 161,782.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,641.82/390,044.52 = 161,782.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,641.82x = 390,044.52 × 161,782.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,641.82x = 63,102,377,556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,102,377,556.90/282,641.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,259.17

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