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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,660.12, 390,052.62 and 161,802.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,660.12, 390,052.62 and 161,802.36 is: 223,276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,660.12 : 390,052.62 = 161,802.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,660.12/390,052.62 = 161,802.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,660.12x = 390,052.62 × 161,802.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,660.12x = 63,111,434,440.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,111,434,440.18/282,660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,276.76

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