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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,877.68, 390,338.48 and 162,011.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,877.68, 390,338.48 and 162,011.76 is: 223,557.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,877.68 : 390,338.48 = 162,011.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,877.68/390,338.48 = 162,011.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,877.68x = 390,338.48 × 162,011.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,877.68x = 63,239,424,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,239,424,140.52/282,877.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,557.49

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