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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,822.92, 390,239.64 and 158,647.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,822.92, 390,239.64 and 158,647.88 is: 218,902.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,822.92 : 390,239.64 = 158,647.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,822.92/390,239.64 = 158,647.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,822.92x = 390,239.64 × 158,647.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,822.92x = 61,910,691,577.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,910,691,577.96/282,822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,902.67

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