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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,661.87, 390,055.03 and 161,804.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,661.87, 390,055.03 and 161,804.11 is: 223,279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,661.87 : 390,055.03 = 161,804.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,661.87/390,055.03 = 161,804.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,661.87x = 390,055.03 × 161,804.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,661.87x = 63,112,506,980.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,112,506,980.17/282,661.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,279.17

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