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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,965.76, 390,548.21 and 162,188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,965.76, 390,548.21 and 162,188.01 is: 223,851.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,965.76 : 390,548.21 = 162,188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,965.76/390,548.21 = 162,188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,965.76x = 390,548.21 × 162,188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,965.76x = 63,342,236,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,342,236,178.02/282,965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,851.24

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