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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,967.63, 390,493.44 and 160,483.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,967.63, 390,493.44 and 160,483.32 is: 221,465.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,967.63 : 390,493.44 = 160,483.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,967.63/390,493.44 = 160,483.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,967.63x = 390,493.44 × 160,483.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,967.63x = 62,667,683,689.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,667,683,689.42/282,967.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,465.91

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