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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,909.09, 390,419.30 and 162,060.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,909.09, 390,419.30 and 162,060.94 is: 223,646.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,909.09 : 390,419.30 = 162,060.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,909.09/390,419.30 = 162,060.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,909.09x = 390,419.30 × 162,060.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,909.09x = 63,271,718,752.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,271,718,752.14/282,909.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,646.82

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