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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,684.08, 422,241.81 and 176,576.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,684.08, 422,241.81 and 176,576.86 is: 264,687.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,684.08 : 422,241.81 = 176,576.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,684.08/422,241.81 = 176,576.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,684.08x = 422,241.81 × 176,576.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,684.08x = 74,558,132,970.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,558,132,970.52/281,684.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,687.07

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