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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,989.54, 390,554.18 and 162,146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,989.54, 390,554.18 and 162,146.86 is: 223,779.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,989.54 : 390,554.18 = 162,146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,989.54/390,554.18 = 162,146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,989.54x = 390,554.18 × 162,146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,989.54x = 63,327,133,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,327,133,946.87/282,989.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,779.06

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