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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,695.68, 422,259.04 and 176,588.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,695.68, 422,259.04 and 176,588.32 is: 264,704.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,695.68 : 422,259.04 = 176,588.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,695.68/422,259.04 = 176,588.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,695.68x = 422,259.04 × 176,588.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,695.68x = 74,566,014,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,566,014,478.41/281,695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,704.15

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