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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,719.12, 390,209.13 and 167,975.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,719.12, 390,209.13 and 167,975.69 is: 231,840.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,719.12 : 390,209.13 = 167,975.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,719.12/390,209.13 = 167,975.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,719.12x = 390,209.13 × 167,975.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,719.12x = 65,545,645,905.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,545,645,905.00/282,719.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,840.16

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