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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,689.08, 422,249.30 and 176,581.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,689.08, 422,249.30 and 176,581.86 is: 264,694.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,689.08 : 422,249.30 = 176,581.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,689.08/422,249.30 = 176,581.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,689.08x = 422,249.30 × 176,581.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,689.08x = 74,561,566,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,561,566,777.70/281,689.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,694.56

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