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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,992.54, 390,558.32 and 162,149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,992.54, 390,558.32 and 162,149.86 is: 223,783.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,992.54 : 390,558.32 = 162,149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,992.54/390,558.32 = 162,149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,992.54x = 390,558.32 × 162,149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,992.54x = 63,328,976,909.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,328,976,909.84/282,992.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,783.20

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