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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,055.52, 387,747.68 and 179,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,055.52, 387,747.68 and 179,062.72 is: 247,037.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,055.52 : 387,747.68 = 179,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,055.52/387,747.68 = 179,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,055.52x = 387,747.68 × 179,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,055.52x = 69,431,152,389.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,431,152,389.81/281,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,037.14

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