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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,969.14, 390,495.51 and 160,484.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,969.14, 390,495.51 and 160,484.82 is: 221,467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,969.14 : 390,495.51 = 160,484.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,969.14/390,495.51 = 160,484.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,969.14x = 390,495.51 × 160,484.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,969.14x = 62,668,601,633.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,668,601,633.16/282,969.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,467.98

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