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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,962, 390,543.03 and 162,184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,962, 390,543.03 and 162,184.25 is: 223,846.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,962 : 390,543.03 = 162,184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,962/390,543.03 = 162,184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,962x = 390,543.03 × 162,184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,962x = 63,339,928,413.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,339,928,413.28/282,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,846.06

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