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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,641.02, 422,558.73 and 176,334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,641.02, 422,558.73 and 176,334.54 is: 264,562.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,641.02 : 422,558.73 = 176,334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,641.02/422,558.73 = 176,334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,641.02x = 422,558.73 × 176,334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,641.02x = 74,511,699,277.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,511,699,277.53/281,641.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,562.67

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