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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,995.54, 390,562.46 and 162,152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,995.54, 390,562.46 and 162,152.86 is: 223,787.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,995.54 : 390,562.46 = 162,152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,995.54/390,562.46 = 162,152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,995.54x = 390,562.46 × 162,152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,995.54x = 63,330,819,897.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,330,819,897.64/282,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,787.34

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