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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,909.14, 390,418.48 and 162,050.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,909.14, 390,418.48 and 162,050.35 is: 223,631.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,909.14 : 390,418.48 = 162,050.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,909.14/390,418.48 = 162,050.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,909.14x = 390,418.48 × 162,050.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,909.14x = 63,267,451,330.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,267,451,330.47/282,909.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,631.70

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