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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,828.51, 390,302.96 and 162,008.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,828.51, 390,302.96 and 162,008.91 is: 223,572.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,828.51 : 390,302.96 = 162,008.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,828.51/390,302.96 = 162,008.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,828.51x = 390,302.96 × 162,008.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,828.51x = 63,232,556,309.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,232,556,309.33/282,828.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,572.07

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